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.”

he couldn’t reason with Elsa. After thinking for

Elsa stopped him. She knew where he was headed—Giselle had

Harper family’s for

his goal, and breakfast at Brenna’s house was his escape plan. “Even if I am, it’s not your concern. Mom, it’s

for you to decide. I want Gracie here, so she stays. Now, come eat. Breakfast is almost done, and Gracie

to sit down. “You’re not going anywhere. Your

hide his irritation. Living with Elsa was a nightmare. He could not understand how

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leave, but his return brightened her mood. She carried

a smile. “I made this myself,

at Ethan expectantly, hoping he