Chapter 384

Summer had thought that the person coming out of the house was a member of the Davis family, but much to her surprise, it turned out to be the neighbor from next door. She knew the neighbor, so when she saw the figure emerging, a hint of disappointment flickered in Summer’s eyes.

The neighbor glanced at Summer, not immediately recognizing her, and simply took out her keys to unlock the door. Her hand paused as she stepped inside, preparing to close the door. She took another look at Summer, who clearly seemed to be waiting for someone, and then spoke up, “Are you looking for the Davis family?”

Summer turned around, acknowledging the neighbor with a nod.

“Hey, are you related to them? They moved out a while back and don’t live here anymore,” the neighbor volunteered the information.

Summer’s eyes widened in disbelief. “They don’t live here anymore?”

The neighbor recognized Summer’s voice and exclaimed, “Oh, you’re Summer, right?”

Summer, who was too flustered to care about anything else, quickly asked, “Marian, your said my folks moved out. Do you know where they went?”

“I’m afraid

brief pause before Marian asked, seemingly offhand, “They moved and didn’t tell

grateful for the mask on her face, shielding her embarrassment. Her voice came

mix–up with their daughter and found it odd they wouldn’t inform their once–claimed child of their move. “You might want to give your folks a

swallow, Summer mustered a nod and thanked her

leaving Summer to slump against the wall, sliding down until she was hugging her knees. Marian’s words

had moved. They had left

bit her lip, frustration, and resentment toward Delilah and Shawn welling up inside her. Even if they didn’t want to share their new address, the least they could do was tell her they were

wanted to visit? To move so abruptly, so eager to sever ties – didn’t

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parents‘ affection was tied to the prestige she brought them. And her adoptive parents? Since Mirabella’s return, it was all about flashy cars and fancy houses.

her phone again – no calls, no messages. With a self–deprecating twist

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