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.

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

heard you met

amusement flickering in her eyes. “Why do you

his voice firm. “What did you say to her?

the cup a servant had just placed before her, blowing lightly

simply had a conversation with

a conversation? You didn’t pressure

g Ɐ ln

cup down, Susannah studied her son. “You

speaking. “She’s a good person. She doesn’t deserve to be treated

not

“What are

studied him. “Have you fallen for Sadie?” she asked, her

find the

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