A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

“Hello there, we’re your new neighbors from next door. I’m Parrish Whitley, and this is my wife and our son. Cole, why don’t you say hello to the gentleman?”

“Hello, Grandpa!”

“You flatter me, sir and madam, but I’m only the Whitley family’s butler,” Dawson replied, bowing politely in return.

“Are you taking Lessie to school now?”

“Yes, I am.”

“Well, we just moved in, and it’s Cole’s first day at a new school. He’s a bit nervous, so we wanted to ask how Lessie feels about walking to school with him from now on. Of course, either my wife or I would drop them off and pick them up.”

Parrish’s tone was warm and gentle, completely different from his usual commanding presence at work. Right now, he was just a father.

“Well…” Dawson hesitated, clearly unsure.

“Yes,” Alessia answered for him, her voice calm and clear.

“But, Miss-” Dawson began, concerned.

about it,” Alessia

Cole blurted out, only for his mother, Jade, to

they don’t care,” Alessia replied, her tone almost

glance, their hearts aching for the

seemed so detached.

down to Alessia’s level. “We care a lot! That’s why we came over this morning to ask how you felt, and to say hello to Dawson.” She took Alessia’s backpack and handed it to Parrish,

smell nice,” Alessia

and gently pinched Alessia’s cheek. “Thank

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Chapter 231

own hand, a little puzzled when she couldn’t smell anything. Her confused little expression melted Jade’s heart, and on impulse, Jade kissed her

ever done that to

dabbed at Alessia’s cheek with her handkerchief. “Oh, I’m sorry! Did I

her palms together, apologizing so earnestly

I started kindergarten, she stopped because Dad said boys and girls should have some boundaries. But before I go to class, Mom

“You’ll do great today,” he said,

explained seriously, making it clear he wasn’t trying to