A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 217

“Mom, Dad, even my brothers don’t know–just stop lecturing me, okay? I’m starving. What’s for dinner tonight?”

A few years ago, Alessia would never have imagined herself speaking in such a soft, almost childlike tone–especially not to her own family.

“We’re making your favorite tonight–pan–seared pork, Just wait, I’ll get started right now,” Karen replied with a warm smile.

“I’ll help with the veggies. Let’s get moving.” Brendan thumped Ethan and Liam on the head–just hard enough to make them yelp–before following Karen into the kitchen.

Ivan slid onto the couch next to Alessia, carefully taking her hand in his and blowing on it as if to heal an invisible wound, making her giggle at the ticklish

sensation.

She couldn’t help but smile, ruffling his hair with her free hand. “Thank you, buddy.”

“Does it still hurt?” Ivan’s eyes were wide and damp, filled with concern.

“It doesn’t hurt anymore.” Alessia gently pinched his cheek. “Did you have fun at school today?”

Ivan nodded. His words still came out haltingly, but he was definitely talking more than he used to. Clutching her hand, he launched into a story about York and Zane arguing again, then taking him bug–hunting, how York startled the teacher and tried to blame it all on Zane…

patiently, laughing at the right

with their own chores. It was rare for the whole family to gather like this–just to share a meal and enjoy the quiet

the Tate household, things couldn’t have felt

bed, her face ashen. The doctor had checked her over and found no physical injuries–her

“Sir…”

butler, bowed slightly as Scott stormed down the

is she?” Scott’s voice was tight

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lady is

Scott barreled down the corridor and threw open the bedroom

lit up–like someone drowning who’s just spotted a lifeline. But before she could say a word, Scott’s hand came down,

clutched her cheek, disbelief and pain colliding in her

this time?” Scott’s shout made her flinch, shrinking back toward

anything!” she protested, voice trembling, tears streaming down

didn’t, then why did that Whitley boy mention your name?” Scott’s voice was

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