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.”

reason with Elsa. After thinking for a moment, he turned to leave the

slip away, Elsa stopped him. She knew where he was headed—Giselle

for breakfast

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

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

walk away, Elsa took him by the arm and pulled him to sit down. “You’re not going anywhere. Your brother’s getting discharged from the hospital today, and you’ll

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

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of disappointment crossed Gracie’s face when Ethan first tried to leave, but his return brightened her mood. She carried over a bowl of

smile. “I made this myself,

hoping he would praise her