Chapter 0598

During the rest of the flight, I was able to convince Nicholas that I did not need to be emergency lifted to the hospital. He didn't seem pleased at first, but we compromised with allowing the doctor to look me over once we were back at the palace. If she wanted more tests done, I would concede to her judgement.

After we land, we got into cars which drove us the rest of the way back to the palace.

"Mommy!" Elva said, tapping on the window. "Look, its Susie!"

Through the window, standing at the front of the house, stood Susie with Mark standing beside her. Tiffany was also there. Lilliana and Olivia had been with them, but were now walking away, reentering the house. Those two didn't seem as pleased to see us as the others.

When the car pulled to a stop, Nicholas squeezed my hand and then let me go. "I'll see to the bags," he said.

I gave him a soft smile and then jumped out of the car. Elva and I dashed across the driveway and we both pulled Susie into a hug.

We'd only been apart a few days, but with everything that happened, it felt like an eternity. I was so grateful to be near my friend again.

Elva. When

allowed to

her, Mark gave me and Elva a bow. "It is a pleasure to have you both home. If you will excuse me, I must

way of welcoming us back. In many ways, returning to the

at the back of the car where he was unloading the suitcases, Susie leaned forward and said, "You must tell me

side-eyed Elva for

Susie nodded with understanding.

start of the trip. I didn't begrudge Veronica and Julian for inviting me. They had no reason to think it would be anything other than a relaxing getaway and a chance to get closer to

could they have known that Bridget

asked bluntly. "She did something, didn't see? We all know they

said she will tell

Jessica, if you'd like?" Veronica

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