Chapter 40

Brenda nestled in Master’s arms. “Ms., you be the only one Trancelyon,”

Edward Elmance disappeared. Ahing and was gone. Na pot, all of Brenda’s troubles momentarily met.

Mardine felt a pang of guilt in Burnda’s tenderness. He wanted to make it up to her. If he had money right now, he would have bought her a landing. But Henzletta still hadn’t.

It up to her. “Till på get you some raspberry tattı. You wild you were craving them, right?”

Maurice thought he was being cremuntar. “Yeah. That shop always has long lines during the day, and I’m too busy with mork to gix fast; they should still be open now. Just wait for me.”

Real interest in raspberry tarts. It had just been a passing comment. Annoyance flickered in her eyes, laid on the surface; she still had to act sweet.

“Et, Mo. The fact that you think about it is enough for me. Your leg just healed. Don’t overexert yourself.”

“Just mail din iar,” Mamice said before heading out.

Quenda pondered her teell hater. When had this man been so obsessed with usel?

Finances, or better yet, they could just have a baby.

The usẳng thấy time in win over Henrlegra and get her to loosen conti (if they had a child, Ma’s parents would be thrilled and would surely give them money.

The Porter family was ridiculously stingy, clinging to their power and wealth like anchors. Ever since she married Maurice, she had spent far more of her own money than she ever…

A shadow flitted past her window. It seemed someone had been watching her.

“Who—Hieje?” she demanded sharply.

The shadow disappeared.

Brenda quickly threw on some clothes and ran outside, only to see James. She froze for a moment. “Dad? What are you doing here?”

Bomoda felt uneasy. “It’s late. You should get some rest.”

Brenda pecked to the bedroom and locked the door, pulling the curtain shut.

Sarten after visiting Henrietta. It was already past 9:00 pm.

When the mulch greeted her, Eleanor asked, “Is Sebastian back yet?”

“Not yet, ma’am,” the malt replied.

Beanie took out her phone and called him. When her call was answered, she immediately asked, “Sebastian, are you working late?”

“Mi Landerg, this is Celesie Reed, Mr. Whitman’s secretary. Mr. Whitman had an unexpected business trip and had to leave for an out-of-town meeting. He’s currently…buy. Do you have a…”

A was taught off plaid business trip? He didn’t tell me about it. I don’t have a message for him. I just find it funny because I’m having a business trip as well. Looks like the house…