Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Conner: "Annie, it's an old tradition; you can't just change it."

"Who even made that rule..."

The phone rang in the living room, and Annie's attention snapped to it.

Louisa went over to answer, "Hello?"

Whatever the person said, Louisa replied, "No need."

She hung up and returned to her seat.

Annie asked, "Mom, was that not my sister?"

"No, your sister called a few days ago." Louisa unintentionally let slip that her eldest daughter was still alive.

Annie, filled with emotion, asked, "Where on earth is my sister?"

Louisa, feeling powerless with both daughters beyond her grasp, said, "Your dad and I have no idea, darling. Your sister refuses to tell us, only saying not to let..." She glanced at Conner before continuing, "Your sister still insists you shouldn't be with the Nettleton family heir. You had me tell her you love him and if anything happened to him, you'd follow him. But she didn't buy it and told you—"

"Annie, what are you saying?" Conner cut Louisa off, pulling Annie closer. "You love me so much you'd die for me?"

teeth, was annoyed Conner had overheard. "I was lying to my

a lie? It's the truth. I know you'd even die

with me. I'm not dying for anyone; don't get the wrong idea. I just didn't want my sister to make

a lie to hide the truth. Can

"I don't love you."

and kissed Annie quickly, leaving her cheeks burning

"Husband's right here."

dragged him outside, determined to set things

didn't forget to reassure the Martin family, "Don't worry,

door,

"First off,

not to

to

safety."

about my safety, but you say you don't love

gritted her teeth, "I did it so

have to hurt

lied to her, for

her not to

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