The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

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Once the vegetables were clean, she took a spot near the counter and watched as Elsa moved effortlessly from one task to another, preparing breakfast. Idle moments turned into light conversation between the two, their voices blending with the quiet hum of the kitchen.

Not long after seven, footsteps echoed on the stairs. Ethan soon appeared, drawn in by the chatter. Curiosity flickered across his face.

His eyes widened when he caught sight of Gracie. “What are you doing here, Gracie?”

Seeing Ethan’s displeased expression, Gracie quickly explained, “There were mice in my house, and I was too scared to stay there. I called you, but Elsa answered the phone and brought me here.”

A sigh escaped Ethan as he turned to his mother. “Mom, you can’t just invite people into my house without telling me,” he said, frustration seeping into his voice.

Elsa met his look head-on, standing her ground. “Since when do I need your permission for that? This is my house, too. I believe I have every right to decide who stays here.”

couldn’t reason with Elsa. After thinking for a moment, he turned to leave

She knew where he was headed—Giselle had mentioned he often preferred breakfast at the Harper

go to the Harper family’s for breakfast

his escape plan. “Even if I am, it’s not your

waved his protest away. “That’s not for you to decide. I want Gracie here, so she stays. Now, come eat. Breakfast is almost

him to sit down. “You’re not going anywhere. Your brother’s getting discharged from the hospital

Living with Elsa was a nightmare.

𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 @ gⲁⳑ𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀﹒ⅽ𝗈𝗺

tried to leave, but his return brightened her mood. She carried over a bowl of oatmeal, her hands shaky

front of him, she offered a smile. “I made this myself, Ethan. It’s my first attempt, so I hope it’s

at Ethan expectantly, hoping he would praise