However, Corinne quickly took a deep breath to compose herself. All her hard work would be in vain if she blew up.

She smiled at Phoebe nonchalantly. “I hope you don’t mind, Miss Phoebe, but I’m going to stay here for a while since you’re not willing to let me take Joey with me. Plus, the mountain air will be good for the baby in my womb.”

Joey looked up happily at Corinne when he heard she was going to stay.

Phoebe looked annoyed at first, but an idea suddenly came to her mind.

She smiled cunningly. “Of course you’re more than welcome to stay. I was feeling a bit lonely anyway, so I’ll be glad to have someone to talk to.”

“Great. That settles it, then.”

Tommy frowned with worry. “Ma’am, I don’t think that’s a…”

“It’s going to be fine. I’m only going to stay for a

stood up and took Joey’s hand. “Joey, can you

tight grip on it. All of sudden, he felt a sense of security and courage flowing from Corinne’s hand to him, and he did not

nodded docilely to show he was willing to show

them walked out of the drawing

bear to leave Joey alone with Phoebe. He was still

make sure no harm would come

not have, Phoebe, too,

feel sore after touring half of the summer villa, so she asked Joey to take her

clean and elegant

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