A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

Chapter 485

Chapter 485

“Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Carter.” Alessia greeted them softly.

The woman clung to her husband’s arm. Both looked worn and weary, their hair threaded with gray.

“You must be Alessia?”

Mia had mentioned Alessia several times during her calls home. If Alessia was with her, she’d always pull her closer, eager to introduce her to her parents.

“Yes, that’s me.”

“You’re so lovely.” The woman gently cupped Alessia’s cheek. There was a sorrow in her eyes that seemed endless.

Alessia didn’t pull away. She pressed her lips together and lowered her gaze.

“How’s your hand? Are you recovering?” Their story had made the news, and Alessia was one of the most seriously injured. There had been plenty of coverage about her.

“Thank you

concern. I’m alright

good. You’re all such good kids–you have to take care of yourselves.” The woman’s eyes reddened, her voice

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wanted to visit her. She was always such a chatterbox. I imagine she’d be lonely now. I’m glad you’re here to keep her company–it would have made her happy. We’ve been here a while already, so we’ll let you have some time alone with

“I’ll walk you out.”

necessary.” The woman waved her hand, and Alessia, not wanting to

cemetery.

finally set the bouquet

fresh flowers scattered around, left by

the headstone, a photo captured a girl’s radiant smile. Even in black and white, you could tell

mpter aus

the school collapsed, Mia, the young couple, their mentor, and even Principal Warren hadn’t

a dozen–had

as the ceiling began to cave in, Mia pulled them

survival to save those

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