The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 117 Left in the Dark

After that, Abraham made one thing clear–he wasn’t going to tolerate any binge eating in the house.

Stella sat across from him at the breakfast table, all innocent. “Are you saying I eat too much now?“

Abraham didn’t miss a beat “Yes.”

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Stella went quiet. Has he seriously that concerned about how much I was eating? Then again… maybe he meant well. Maybe he was scared I’d end up like Marie–gain a little weight, freak out, and crash–land in the hospital trying to lose it all.

She picked up her spoon and took a sip of her porridge. “What time did you get back last night?”

“After two.”

“That late? Did yo

you come into my room at all?”

At that, Abraham’s expression shifted. A flicker of hesitation crossed his face before he looked straight at her, his gaze unreadable. “Why do you ask?”

“No reason,” Stella said, shaking her head. Maybe just dreamed it.

s just

and cold wrapping around her as she slept, then the weight of someone’s arms drawing her in close. She’d tried to move, to pull away, but her body wouldn’t respond. It was like she

behind for

out, it was already

Abel approached. “Mr. Abraham.”

gave a

trying to schedule a meeting

had met Abraham once. Ethan hadn’t even gotten that far. They’d already made it clear they weren’t

get discharged. And Mr. Keene’s still trying to uncover who

leaned back, amusement flickering in his eyes. “If she dies, it might be the only time she ever leaves a mark. Don’t tell him anything let

Abel went quiet.

she dies before he ever figures out who owns this

kept in the dark–that was

added. “He already knows Ms. Dawson lives here. He’s been pestering

owner who owned the place–looked like a

few days ago–about the villa belonging to some sixty–six–year–old man. Where did he even get that information And how was someone like

ignore him.” Abraham and his tone flat

torture

knowing th

all the answers–while

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