Sierra looked at the rug. “This is, what, a Biazean carpet? It’s so soft. And that chandelier–it had to be imported from Cruiseland, right? It sparkles like a pearl! And this sofa…”

Her awe was written all over her face; there was no way to hide it.

Halsey tilted her head. “I thought you said your family didn’t have much money. How do you know all this stuff?”

Sierra froze. She looked up and ran right into Halsey’s clear, sharp gaze.

Her stomach dropped as she cursed herself. She’d gotten too excited and slipped up! The whole poor–girl backstory she had spun didn’t match the way she could recognize luxury items at a glance.

Quick on her feet, Sierra forced a smile. “Oh…right. I studied interior design for a while. I saw things like this in magazines, so that’s how I recognize them.”

Halsey curved her lips in a light smile. “I was just asking. No need to get nervous.”

“Haha, I know,” Sierra muttered, trying to cover.

Just then, Jocelyn walked in. “Welcome home, Mrs. Lane.”

Halsey nodded. “Hey, Jocelyn. Can you prep one of the guest rooms? Sierra’s a classmate of mine. She’ll be staying here for a while.”

warmly. “I’ll get it ready right away. Oh, and dinner’s done. Mr. Lane sent the menu earlier since he’s working late

sends a menu even when

about Mrs.

palm. She already knew Shaun adored Halsey, but this was on another level. He spoiled her as if she were

Sierra said quietly to

meet someone, too. Now, go put your suitcase upstairs, then come back down for

go

her things off, and the two of them had dinner together. When they were finished, Halsey said, “You

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“What about

work on a few

then. I’ll

disappeared, leaving Halsey to

sofa with her sketchpad. Pencil in hand,

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