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She took Yvonne's favor and then just disappeared?

Finley mused, shaking his head in disbelief.

His sister truly hadn't changed a bit. She just grabbed whatever she could from Yvonne and bolts.

He chuckled wryly, knowing full well that Yvonne wasn't someone whose favors you could just take and run. Skye clearly hadn't learned her lesson after all these years.

Ronald lit a cigarette, taking a deep drag.

"So, where's Yvonne now?" Finley asked, a hint of concern in his voice. He was worried about Skye's whereabouts after leaving Portis City. Heading back to Ferrowland was like asking for trouble with Yvonne on her tail. Ronald replied, "She's probably in Sands City by now."

"Thank goodness," Finley exhaled, relieved to know Yvonne wasn't in Ferrowland, "Don't tell her anything for now."

He didn't want Yvonne knowing that Skye had duped her again. If Yvonne found out, all hell would break loose between them.

Yvonne's truly unbelievable. Star is right there beside her brother; there's no way Star could flee this time! And yet, she still managed to partner up with Skye.

"Ms. Yvonne will find out sooner or later," Idris interjected.

don't," Finley sighed, knowing Idris's words only

and Yvonne was just as stubborn. The two of

had given Skye that was worth the trip. It certainly wasn't just a trifle if Skye was willing to make the

...

up around ten, reaching for

was empty, Ronald's warmth long gone. Clearly,

there, feeling a little disoriented, Growing up, she'd been close to Ronald, but sharing a bed with him now felt entirely different, especially with the way his body responded when he

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charismatic voice cut through

gray lounge set. Even in such relaxed attire, his presence was

half-asleep, Stella

her close against his chest. "Say my name again," he

blinked at

"Go on, say it."

"Now?" She was baffled.

It felt strange.