Chapter 46

Chapter 46: Whose Bed Will You Claim?

Angels Pov

The car rolled to a stop at the entrance of the estate, headlights casting long shadows in the cold night.

My heart skipped a heat, and df for a moment, I wasn't sure how in

to respond to Elizabeth's words.

I shifted my gaze in Sean.

From the back seat, we'd already spotted Christina-there was no way Sean, in the driver's seat, hadn't noticed her too.

Before the engine even fully died, Christina had already made her way to the d

window.

driver's side.

her small hand tapping lightly on

the

With a quiet hum, the window slid down. Christina smiled, her voice soft, almost maxing

"Sean, you re back. How's your Grandma? I know w

you told me not to worry, but I still wanted to come and ask in

n person."

just a second

Her gaze flickered past him, landing on me and Elizabeth in the back seat. The warmth in her expression faltered for before she masked it with another smile.

Elizabeth studied her, her brows knitting together slightly.

I kept my voice callm and even. "Elizabeth, don't you remember her? Christina- she once saved Sean."

Elizabeth's eyes widened slightly in realization.

"Oh! Of course! No wonder I didn't recognize you-you've grown even more beautiful. Don't hold it against me, will you?"

Now

she knew who Christina was, her tone softened, polite

be silly. How could I be mad over something

She tur

me. I actually asked Angela about you

say more, but Sean cut in

she could.

in the car. We'll talk

far too lightly for the weather. The thin fabric of her dress did little to shield her from the cold, and I could already see the way her skin had gone pale, the tip

She looked delicate. Vulnerable.

She knew it too.

head with a soft

I mainly came to check on your grandma after her surgery. Since she's fine, I can head back

there in the cold like some

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her

obvious she was putting

and I couldn't

dressed like this,

pity.

hadn't expected was to run

suspecting anything, I spoke

Just come inside for some hot tea. I'll have the deer take

clearly surprised. She hadn't expected an iny tation from me. But something clicked in her mind a second later, and she nodded gracefully. "Okay,

getting into the passenger seat beside Sean, she made her way to

in next to

her distance, playing the part of the considerate

home, Sarah's brows lifted slightly at the unexpected guest, but

prepare tea

went to

a conversation about Christina's life in Paris, but Christina seemed different tonight-loss confident, more careful. Her gaze kept flickering

clock struck ten,

need to rest before ten,

her with an unexpected

breath, as if she'd been waiting for that. But just as she relaxed, Elizabeth turned to

Why don't you stay the night? Angela can have the maid prepare a guest room for

bite of

and shook

I wouldn't want

said lightly. There are plenty of guest rooms, and it's no trouble at all. Stay the

was no room for

hesitated for a moment before offering a small nod. "Alright, if you

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