Chapter 94 An Uninvited Guest

I discreetly opened the door, slipping out of that private room and back into the main hall.

Then I carried on as if nothing had happened, warmly greeting the guests and old clients. The long–time clients had become like family to us, supporting the entire Murphy family over the years.

Everyone in the Murphy family was beaming with pride, especially Matthew. He proudly introduced our daughter to the guests, and I shook my head in disbelief.

He thought that dressing Ava up like a little lady made her one. I was sure many people were watching. the recent social media buzz. However, I hadn’t caught a glimpse of Melanie.

As Ava sat on her grandmother’s lap, people were admiring her. My daughter’s angelic beauty captivated

forever. everyone. Every time I saw her, my heart melted. If only she could remain this happy

Twenty minutes later, my phone rang, and I saw it was Atlas calling. I suddenly felt a mixture of nerves

and apprehension. What was this man up to? Why insist on meeting me in the guest room?

I stepped aside from the crowd and answered the call. He commanded from the other end, “Hurry

upstairs. Now!”

I could say a word, he hung up. I was frustrated. How dare he

Curiosity drove me out of the grand hall and into the

floor guest rooms.

number on the card. However, before I could open it,

into his embrace and made a silencing

I nestled against him. Although I

beat of his heart caught my

waited ten minutes before hearing voices in the corridor. He pointed to the peephole, and I

some of

baffled! Even more so when I saw the woman leading the group.

Atlas. He quickly turned my head back

and he pressed against me. It was an awkward position, but I was too

held my waist tightly,

I asked in a hushed tone.

I

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