“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.

the backseat looked hopeless as they stared at the back of Zephyr’s head like they had seen a

it like a gem while he pushed down on the pedal of those million-dollar luxury sports cars in the

but they had different

yawned. “Z, I’m going to fall asleep if you keep driving

face fell and was reflected through the rearview mirror as he slowly stopped

you want to. You drool when

and

chuckle, “Uh, Z,

spill it?” Zephyr

went silent and held back his

Josiah decided to act fast to save himself from the trouble. “Yale’s

yeah.” Frederic nodded. “They’re in the process recently

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

“Yeah.”

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

has gotten close to

to look at them. “You know my mom.

exchanged looks and

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