A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 120

Chapter 120

Karen paused for a moment, then quickly changed the subject.

“You and Ivan haven’t known each other long, yet he listens to you and is happy to go out with you. He must really like you.”

Parents always felt a quiet sense of relief when they saw their children getting along.

“I’ll walk him out in a bit, then head to the clinic. I won’t be home for dinner tonight.”

“The clinic? Are you feeling unwell?” Karen frowned, reaching out to check Alessia’s forehead.

Alessia’s lips curled into a faint smile. She’d gone from feeling awkward at such gestures to accepting them with calm gratitude.

“Zachary’s studying at the clinic, remember? I thought I’d go see how he’s doing–and check in on Father Benedict while I’m there.”

“All right, I’ll pack up some tea cakes for you to take along. I used less sugar this time, so Father Benedict can enjoy them too.”

True to her word, Karen bustled off to box up the cakes, making sure to set one on a small plate and hand it to Alessia.

“Have one yourself before you go. Looking after kids takes energy–sit and rest a

minute.”

up at her, making her shake her head in mock exasperation, though

like this–so ordinary, so warm–had been unthinkable back in the Tate household. Yet now, they had become part of her

three of them shared afternoon tea. York chattered nonstop, but his eyes

already called the Tate family driver. I’ll walk you down in

back.” York scrunched up

keep your spot,

pouted, stabbing a piece of cake with his fork and

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up with

it?” Alessia replied, not even glancing in his

tossed his fork aside, slouched back in his chair

him

ask. Sneaking out every day isn’t going to fly. If

old memories flickering

bit more at ease. If he was still scared, he’d think twice

phone buzzed just

“Let’s go.

Alessia said, picking up the leash and reaching out a hand

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