“But…”

That sentence was about to roll off Zennie’s tongue, but she could not do it. She could only gulp.

Other than her brother explaining it to Cordelia personally, others were not able to intervene.

“Alright.” Cordelia smiled and pinched Zennie’s nose lightly. “What’s gotten into you today? Is it because you haven’t gotten any cookies?”

Zennie forced a smile and got the cookies out of the oven with her.

The wind chime rang at the door each time customers patronized the café.

Cordelia began another busy day. This day was like every other day—sunlight filled the porch while the interior wafted with the aroma of coffee. Patrons chatted and took photos here, leaving good reviews before they left.

It was close to the start of fall now, but the irises were blooming prettily.

Cordelia was filled with happiness. As Zennie watched her smile in contentment, she hoped she could stay this blissful.

Zephyr drove along the river very slowly and rarely made a bump.

seat belonged to Cordelia, so no one was allowed on it. Hence, the two men in the backseat looked hopeless as they stared at the back of

car, costing less than $15,000, and treated it like a gem while he pushed down on the pedal of those million-dollar luxury sports cars in the past, not at

cars, but they had different

to fall asleep if you keep driving at this

and was reflected through the rearview mirror

sleep if you want to. You

and straightened

“Uh, Z, can I have a sip

spill it?” Zephyr glared at

went silent and held

I’ve got something to tell you.” Josiah decided to act fast to save himself from the trouble. “Yale’s planning to send Marcus to

nodded. “They’re in the process recently

move pretty fast.” Zephyr sneered. “They’re going to ask

“Yeah.”

told her she’ll have a fake son asking for money very

worried. “Can she handle it? I heard that Matthew has gotten close to your uncle recently. They must have conspired

worry.” Zephyr turned back to look at them. “You know my mom. The thing she does best in life?

exchanged

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255