Love in the Limelight

Chapter 403

Bernice’s words had layers of meaning, how could Astrid not get it?

She picked up two pebbles and began to fiddle with them, as if she didn’t hear what Bernice said.

The night was very quiet.

Bernice knew that Astrid always disliked when people brought up her mother, so she didn’t expect Astrid to be so cool about it.

Astrid was so calm that it was getting confusing.

After a while, Astrid slowly said, “I do look a lot like my mom, she was gentle and kind. My mom was too trusting and got tricked by some two–faced people.”

“But I’m different, I’m cunning and not easily fooled. If someone messes with me once, I’ll get back at them a hundred times!”

“If anyone I care about gets hurt, I won’t let the culprit,off, no matter who they are.”

In the darkness, Astrid’s voice was chillingly cold.

Bernice felt a coldness emanating from Astrid and was at a loss for words.

Astrid didn’t say it outright, she knew

was warning her.

something, but Astrid

up at Astrid, who stretched lazily, smiled,

cave, Bernice stared at the cave entrance, it took her a long time

that woman’s death, but what Astrid said

by a

that she was

called from inside. Bernice nodded

ན བ

usually aloof Naylor seemed to have softened

sat thère, unable to join in, feeling a

and Clyde

next to her as her

Odell said, “Ms. Bernice, come and play with us. It’s boring to be

play. I’m used to going to bed early.” Saying this, Bernice took out a small blanket from her bag, spread it out next to her, and used her bag as a pillow

her and left

was nothing really.

it looked like a big deal.

looked as if Bernice was