Chapter 1780

Upon seeing Sheila’s sudden change of attitude, Marlinie and Bertha glanced at each other, then back at Sheila.

With a sycophantic smile on her face, Sheila encouraged them to come in. “Come in, come in. The sun is blazing outside; don’t just stand there.”

Marlinie nodded. “When is your father expected to be home?”

Sheila chuckled. “He’ll be back soon, very soon! Come in and sit down. I’ll make some tea for you. Just wait a bit; my father will be home any minute.”

Marlinie led Bertha and the young Lea into the Mendoza family’s cozy suburban home.

Guests naturally drifted towards the living room,

But Sheila blocked their path. Her face beamed as she said, “Ladies, our living room couch is currently out of commission. I’m afraid it can’t be used at the moment. Please follow me upstairs to the guest room. It’s much cooler up there.”

and Bertha could

mother and Marlinie, was on high alert; something seemed

and Bertha into the attic room,

some

Marlinie found it somewhat peculiar that they were being accommodated in such a small, confined space, she

Marlinie, this doesn’t seem like a guest room. It’s small and cramped.

ill of others’ hospitality, dear. If they ask

pouted, showing a clear dislike for both Sheila and their current location.

herself intrigued

more like a room that had been lived in. It seemed like a nanny or housekeeper

everyday items, which were all covered in a layer of dust, indicating a long

intuition, Marlinie speculated that this old, dark, and narrow room was probably where her daughter had lived while staying

hunch. With that in mind, Marlinie approached the

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