The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 882:

Once the bill was paid and they exited the shop, Patrick said he was hungry again.

Not long after, they stumbled upon a busy dessert café, the scent of sugar and coffee pulling them inside.

The place was packed, with barely a seat to spare. The crowds, though, were a good sign—the treats here had to be worth it. As luck would have it, just as they started waiting, a table of customers got up to leave. Brenna and the others quickly took the spot.

“I never thought this place would be swarming with customers,” Brenna remarked casually.

Lilith responded, “Well, that just means the food here must be good.”

center, Alec made a break for his car, his keys jingling as he flung open the doors and

before they catch

a rush. She took her time arranging the

those people catch up, they’ll demand the thirty-nine

his anxiety, Lila helped Seth climb into the car. She handed him a bag filled with desserts—eight different kinds, plus a cold bottle of soda—all favorites from the very café

played on her lips as she said to Seth, “We managed to save a lot of money today. Go on, help yourself, sweetheart. Haven’t you been asking for these desserts forever?” Seth’s face lit up. “You’re the

by his parents’ constant arguments. Overheard fights had taught him two things: their money

to the dessert shop used to be a regular treat—four times a month, sometimes more. Recently, he hadn’t been able to go even once, making

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passenger seat, Lila cast Alec a sharp glance. “Why the panic? If they were going to chase after us, you’d see