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!”

hung up. I was frustrated. How dare he boss me around

while scanning the hall. Curiosity drove me out of the grand hall and

floor guest rooms.

following the room number on the

his embrace and made

against him. Although I listened closely to the sounds outside,

of his heart caught my

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

Unexpected visitors had arrived, some

more so when I saw the

quickly turned my head back and

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

was happening outside to notice. He held my waist

here for? I asked in a

I

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