Chapter 266

Chapter 266:

Her attention drifted to the jewelry box Sadie had returned. She reached for it and flipped it open. Inside, the pink diamond necklace lay untouched.

Anyone else in Sadie’s position would have accepted such an offer without hesitation. But she didn’t. That, at the very least, was bold.

Aside from her origins, the girl seemed… decent.

Outside the cafe, Sadie inhaled deeply, steadying herself. She had done her part—whether Susannah believed her was another matter.

Back at Howe Manor, Susannah handed off her shawl to a waiting servant. Pressing her fingers to her temples, she exhaled, weariness seeping into her posture.

“Welcome back, Mrs. Howe,” the butler said respectfully, stepping forward.

“Yeah,” Susannah responded, making her way to the sofa.

from outside. Alex strode in, concern

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flickering in her eyes. “Why do you look

his voice firm. “What did you say

servant had just placed before her, blowing lightly over the surface before taking a

be so dramatic. I simply had a conversation with

tightening. “Just a conversation? You

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studied her son. “You seem quite invested in this

for a moment before finally speaking. “She’s a good person. She

not everything is

gaze. “What are you trying to

locked onto Alex, her eyes narrowing as she studied him. “Have you fallen for Sadie?” she asked, her voice

hesitated, his jaw tightening as he struggled to find the right words. After a moment, he finally spoke. “I

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