Chapter 0206

Chapter 0206

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I knew it wasn’t going to happen again. The kidnapping had most likely been Amanda’s doing, even though I’d never been able to prove it. This time, there was no betrayal lurking among us.

My mother had arranged everything, and we were perfectly safe.

But logic couldn’t stop the fear that gripped me as we stepped onto the sidewalk.

My mother must have sensed my unease, because she kept her arm firmly around me as we walked to the car. Her silent support was enough to keep me steady.

Diana, however, didn’t seem to notice the tension–or, if she did, she chose not to say anything about it.

We got into the car, and the driver started heading toward the restaurant.

want to appear rude by pulling out my phone, but the thought of making conversation with Diana

I focused my attention out the

my mother spoke up. “So, how

light up at

become quite popular recently and has been spending a

mother asked, her

can always tell,” Diana replied with a knowing

smile on her lips. “You’re

He knows he’ll have to take

mean?” I asked, unable to hide my confusion

pack and the family businesses. I was sure any

her tone casual. “Part of growing up is taking on more responsibility, that’s all.”

deliberately vague, and it left me feeling unsettled. Diana’s words always seemed to carry a double meaning, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something she wasn’t

we approached the restaurant, and I had to push the unpleasant thoughts aside. Whatever Diana was implying probably didn’t mean much to me. I didn’t

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