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.

hurried footsteps echoed from outside. Alex strode in, concern written all

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up, amusement flickering in her eyes. “Why do you look

firm. “What did you say to her?

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tightening. “Just a conversation? You didn’t pressure her to do

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the cup down, Susannah studied her son. “You seem quite invested in

speaking. “She’s

compassionate heart, but not everything is as straightforward as you think,” Susannah said

gaze. “What are

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