The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

Chapter 331 Some Claws Need Cutting

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“Dan is here too.” At the mention of Dan, Marie’s voice on the phone noticeably dulled.

Abraham immediately sensed something was off. “What happened?”

Marie had always been thick–skinned. Most things could not affect her mood. Even if something did, she would usually fuss and holler, never this subdued.

Marie said, “It’s nothing. Are you still on the cruise? I’ll come find you.”

Abraham replied, “I’m not there anymore.”

“Oh, then forget it. We’ll talk when you’re back in Falvaria Marie knew Abraham’s schedule was packed. Whenever he was abroad, his visits were brief and rushed.

This time, staying in Rivermount for so long was truly rare. Though, it was probably because of

Stella.

Abraham gave

gave a quiet “Mm” and reminded her, “Put yourself first. Always.”

“Got it. What about Stella? Is she with you?” Marie shifted the topic.

Abraham gave a light nod. “She is.”

Marie said, “Then you better keep a close eye on her. You know how Derrick is.”

At the mention of Derrick, Marie’s tone dipped again. Clearly, she was still upset about him kicking the Dawson family when they were down.

Abraham glanced at the obedient Stella beside him, his lips curving in indulgent amusement. “She’s smarter than you.”

supposed

could ask, Abraham had already

all innocence. “Saying that

can she even do?” Abraham

brow. “You’re underestimating her, aren’t

Pagena, Derrick had underestimated her

Just a moment ago….

on her neck and lifted her chin for a better look. “Derrick did

331 Some Claws

Fearis

mid–motion. Then he chuckled. “So you knew he wouldn’t really

He wouldn’t bear to. He couldn’t

thought of Derricks feelings toward Stella

EVER

into his lap

made Stella yelp. What are you doing?

front. Eddie had

tried his best not to listen to their interaction. He feared that if

“Can’t even let you out

had just left and Derrick had already taken

spoke to Abel up

driving froze for a moment before understanding. He nodded. ‘Ill arrange it

away

Are you going to cut off someone’s

could finish Abraham tilted her chin and

out

partition between the front and back

knew resistance was futile

on the phone.

them.”