Chapter 289

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I chose to ignore their conversation and continued on my way out of the house.

Kids were easily influenced, and it upset me to know they had to deal with teasing at school. People loved to talk, and in our case, there was plenty of fuel for gossip–an unmated Alpha for a father and a mother with a new boyfriend. It was bound to be a topic among their classmates and even their classmates‘ parents.

But there was nothing I could do about it. I had finally come to terms with the fact that I had a right to live my life the way I wanted. I couldn’t waste my energy worrying about what others said. My only concern was how all of this affected my children’s well–being.

After flagging down a cab, I climbed inside and gave the driver my destination–Shadow & Moon Coffeehouse.

It was mid–afternoon, the busiest time of the day for the café. By the time I arrived, the place was bustling with customers, every table occupied, the air filled with the rich aroma of roasted coffee beans and sweet pastries.

Stepping inside, I greeted the familiar faces of my coworkers with a smile as I made my way to the

counter.

“Margot.”

stool behind the register, scrolling through her phone.

I running late today?” I asked as

all,” she assured

and quickly tied on my apron, ready to jump

taking orders, I noticed a few customers eyeing me curiously. It wasn’t unusual–I had gotten

aren’t you Selene Hawthorne?” a

a

mind if we took a selfie

eagerly, along with

of thing happened almost daily. People recognized me–not for who I was as a person, but

glanced over at Margot for help, and she

to their

one of them

a whiteboard hanging on a pillar.

written:

Photos With Our Employees.”

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to do the next best thing posting about their encounter with me. Within minutes, I was sure social media would be buzzing about how they had met Selene Hawthome,

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