Chapter 69


Chapter 69:

Once Daniela had finished her breakfast, Josie placed a shawl around her shoulders.

“The mornings carry a bit of a chill. Don’t forget to look after yourself.”

With her characteristic smile beaming, Josie seized a compact shopping cart and set off to purchase groceries. From the doorway, Lillian observed her departure, her expression radiating pride. Josie was a remarkably considerate soul, seemingly tailored perfectly to meet Daniela’s needs.

As Josie headed off, Daniela felt a strange sense of recognition, as if she had seen Josie in another time or place but couldn’t quite pinpoint it. After Josie was out of sight, Daniela turned to Lillian with a thoughtful expression.

“She’s really sweet, but I have this feeling that things could get messy later. When she returns, let her know—if anyone from the Harper family shows up, she needs to stay out of it. I don’t want her getting caught up in their trouble or hurt.”

her mind. The image of an elderly woman being slapped by Joyce was something she couldn’t

a balloon when she walked out. She

streaming down her face as she vented about how badly Daniela had treated her. But

on that crazy woman. So what if she’s got some money now? Do you really think she can break away from her family? Let’s see if

would surely look down on her. Sooner or later, she’d have to swallow her pride and come running back to him

self-assurance didn’t waver. Joyce sulked and turned to Katrina, silently asking for her opinion on

just shook her head

when it was just the two of them, Joyce couldn’t

why can’t I ask him to defend me? Did you see how

sat on the patio and poured herself a cup of

you’re grown up

to think beyond just the moment.

at Katrina, her expression a

this: in every family, the man is the anchor. If you can win over the man in charge, the whole house will fall in line. Right now, Caiden has no influence over Daniela. If you force him to confront her now, it’ll just blow up in our faces. Be patient. When the timing is right, we’ll make sure their father-daughter bond

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