Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

Growing up, Lisa often faced teasing from her classmates who knew she lived in the slums. It was a place she loathed entirely. So, when the opportunity came to return to the Meadows family, she never looked back. But she never imagined Chloe would live there so comfortably, without a care.

Lisa stood up, grabbed her bag, and headed straight to Sundance Heights. When she got there, Chloe hadn't finished her lunch yet. Ann's cooking was nothing short of amazing. Her home-cooked meals could easily compete with those of a five-star chef. Eating Ann's meals always brought Chloe a sense of warmth and comfort, like it was something she had been missing since childhood.

"Auntie, I should open a little restaurant for you," Chloe said, as she had always called Ann "Auntie." At first, it was just out of habit, but after learning Ann wasn't her real mother, it became even more distant. Ann, however, never seemed to mind.

"Running a restaurant is expensive, you know. I'm happy enough with my breakfast cart at the school, and it does pretty well," Ann replied.

Chloe expressed her concern, "You're out the door at the crack of dawn and back late with that breakfast cart, even in the rain. You even took a tumble once-it's got me worried."

"Don't worry about the money. I have some shops in Lumine Garden. Check them out, pick the one you like, and it's yours. You won't need to hustle anymore. Start a cozy spot, be your own boss. Cook when you feel like it, hire some help when you don't. What do you think?"

taken aback, "Chloe, I don't want

to where I live. This way, when I get a craving for your cooking,

a bite of her halibut and flashing Ann a grin, "It's not about you. I'm just lazy and want

no. "Alright then, how about you rent the shop to me?

that's the deal, I should probably pay for my meals

are you like

it's settled. No need for formalities between

emotion. Though. Chloe had never called her "mom her actions spoke louder than, words. Ann cherished every little gesture Chloe

savings had often been squandered by John. And Lisa was no easy child, frequently getting into trouble at school. Ann's savings went to Lisa, and later, as a nanny, she moved to Eldridge City to keep Lisa away from John, spending all she had on the best international

dime. Now, selling breakfast, she had managed to put aside a small amount. Reflecting on the past was bittersweet

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