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?”

shook her head. “I’m afraid I don’t know

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

her face, shielding her embarrassment. Her voice came out hoarse,

found it odd they wouldn’t inform their once–claimed child of their move. “You might want to give

Summer mustered a nod and

the door, leaving Summer to slump against the wall, sliding down

had left without a phone call or

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 moving, right?

over a decade might’ve wanted to visit? To move so abruptly, so eager to sever ties – didn’t it seem cruel?

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like a punchline. Her biological 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.

self–deprecating twist of her lips,

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