Chapter 242

Victoria felt a tug at her heart.

She'd always known Max's story was a sad one. He was just five-so young to have lost both parents. That soft, vulnerable place inside her felt as if it had been pricked.

"I don't have anything urgent later. I can go with you."

She asked Marcus which preschool Max attended. When Marcus told her, surprise flickered in Victoria's eyes.

Gwyn went to that school, too. Both children were actually classmates.

Marcus noticed the surprise. "Something wrong?"

Victoria shook her head lightly. "No, I just realized a friend's child goes there as well."

She had no intention of telling Marcus about Gwyneth. They weren't close, and it wasn't his business.

a friend whose daughter goes there-her

a moment. It seemed

a steady sip of water, hiding her reaction with a

don't know why, but Max has always been a sweet, easygoing kid. Lately, though, he's been butting

chatting as if they were old friends. The thought of McNeil's daughter made Marcus sigh

gentle, always greeting the adults sweetly

Gwyneth had grown distant, her attitude turning

to meddle in the McNeil family's affairs. He just told Max to keep his distance from Gwyneth and,

kind of influence McNeil's new partner had on her? It was no wonder, Marcus thought, that once Violet came back, McNeil and Violet had grown so close

kids had a falling

lately, but she never imagined Gwyneth would be clashing with her peers. That wasn't

first, and Max, being a boy, couldn't stand losing

glass, shaking his head but smiling

children— especially Max. She seemed

thought, if he ever tried to pursue

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