“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.

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

was so careful with this car, costing less than $15,000, and treated it like a gem while he pushed down on the pedal of

were all cars, but they had different

going to fall asleep

was reflected through the rearview mirror as he slowly stopped the

you want to. You drool when you sleep. Don’t

and

a chuckle, “Uh, Z, can I have a sip of

it?” Zephyr

and held

tell you.” Josiah decided to act fast to

“They’re in the

sneered. “They’re going to ask for money in Chaiseland on

“Yeah.”

contacted my mom,” replied Zephyr. “I told her she’ll have a fake son asking for

heard that Matthew has gotten close to your uncle recently.

turned back to look at them. “You know my mom. The

exchanged

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