A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

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.”

out of the kitchen. Both kids looked up at her, making her shake her head in mock exasperation, though the smile

Tate household. Yet now, they had become

shared afternoon tea. York chattered nonstop, but his eyes darted between

already called the Tate family driver. I’ll walk

York

keep your

do is threaten me with that.” York pouted, stabbing a piece of cake with his fork and stuffing it in his mouth

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with something new,

why change it?” Alessia replied, not

annoyance. He tossed his fork aside, slouched back in

him

over next time, just ask. Sneaking out every day isn’t going to fly. If something happens to you, no one will

muttered, old memories

happened last time, Alessia felt a bit more at ease. If he was still scared, he’d

buzzed just as she finished

“Let’s go.

the leash and reaching