Chapter 1532

"Ms. Maja, every big sister's got a soft spot for her little sis. That's just how it is."

Maja shot him a wary look. "What are you up to?"

Miles grinned. "Conner just told me he never told you your sister already found you—and he even tried to get me to take care of you for him. But hey, I'm all about helping people. I'll make sure you and your sister see his true colors."

"Asshole." Maja wanted to stand up, but even that felt impossible right now. She just glared after Miles as he walked away, too drained to do more than mutter curses at Conner under her breath.

***

Havenbrook.

Maja gathered her things, ready to clock out for the day. Just like Chad said, the higher-ups' approval had come through fast. She'd been tied up for days, handing off her work and getting ready to head back home.

When Mia heard Maja was leaving, she wanted to help out.

But her little shadow, Henry, was always glued to her side. He'd run through the living room shouting, "Where are you?" pound on her bedroom door, "Where are you?" and climb onto her bed, chirping, "Where are you?" until she finally woke up. When she did, he'd give her that cheeky, angelic grin and say, "Play with me, Mommy!"

the door yet-just kneeling by

putting

little sidekick was always in

just about finished packing up her things when she and her son showed up at

"You really can't wait

run out and buy another suitcase. Turns out I have more stuff than I thought.

go together, then! Fall's almost here, so it won't stay warm much longer. My

troublemaker was already up to

woman thought much of it-they

out, "Henry, your godmom and I are heading out.

with a dramatic "thud." "Where are

the sofa and sprinted over to grab his

shared a smile. "He's picked up

squeezed Henry's hand.

good memory now.

got it down. The other day, his dad and I took him out to eat, and his dad said, 'Check, please.' Now Henry's been

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