Chapter 1759

Ellinor flashed a smile and reached out to pinch Veronica’s cheek. “Okay, Veronica,” she soothed, “I’ll remember to share some of my worries with you next time.”

But Veronica wasn’t fooled. She knew Ellinor was just humoring her. Despite her fierce independence and stubbornness, which were qualities Veronica admired, she also recognized that they were Ellinor’s greatest weaknesses. It was heartbreaking to see her carry such heavy burdens alone.

Veronica sighed longingly as she wished for her brother to magically appear. He was the only one who could spoil Ellinor and take some of those burdens off her shoulders.

“Ellinor.” She began, her voice laced with worry. “What do you think he’s doing right now?”

“It’s late; he’s probably asleep by now.” Ellinor squinted at her as she replied.

Veronica huffed. “Asleep? Lucky him. All the pressure has been on you for the past three years.”

Veronica.” Ellinor was getting annoyed. “Go get some sleep. I need to get the

disappeared upstairs, Ellinor was left alone. She gazed out the window at the

get the kids ready

help Adrian, she noticed her phone lighting up. After reaching for it, she

thudded in her chest as

“Not home

irritation. She quickly typed back, “Home now.

came through. “Who did you go to the amusement park with today?”

wouldn’t have been able to sleep without knowing, but she was a

she texted back, “Just

pause before he replied,

quickly responded, “What’s wrong

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