Chapter 265

McNeil frowned at Gwyneth. "You ate candy? When was this?"

Gwyneth glanced at McNeil's car, catching a glimpse of Violet's clothes through the window. So Violet was here too?

Afraid her dad would blame Violet, she quickly explained, "It was that day I had cotton candy."

The day Gwyneth got lost had started with her begging for cotton candy. McNeil had bought some, but by the time he returned, she had disappeared. When they finally found her, it was the cotton candy that finally soothed her tears.

McNeil seemed satisfied with her answer. "No more sweets from now on, alright?"

Gwyneth nodded, avoiding looking at the car.

Violet had already seen them, but she hadn't expected Victoria to come pick up Gwyneth as well.

She'd been about to get out, but hesitated and chose to stay in the car instead. McNeil could handle things; there was no need for her to get involved.

the new project in development. She'd only managed to come out today because she wanted to spend time with McNeil

with him was more important than work. As

Victoria asked, her eyes flicking to the car. She wasn't blind-the shadowy figure behind the half-lowered window

up at her mom, not wanting to leave her, but worried Violet might

shrank closer to Victoria, whispering, "I

no

up. I'll see you

staying over

she agreed, hurrying into

didn't get out, didn't even look her way. A wave of disappointment washed over

Gwyneth was always the first to run up and hug her, expecting her to be just as happy to see her. But today, Violet didn't even

heart aching at the

voice small. The school nurse had cleaned her teeth and sternly told her no more late-night

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