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

was, her tone softened, polite and

"Oh, don't be silly. How could I be

She tur

asked Angela about you before. I didn't expect to see

like she wanted to say more, but Sean cut in before

she could.

car. We'll talk

did little to shield her

She looked delicate. Vulnerable.

She knew it too.

her head

go inside-it's not very convenient. I mainly came to check on your grandma after her surgery. Since she's fine, I can head back now with peace

no move to leave, though, standing there in the cold like some tragic heroine from an old

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Whose Bed

at her

she was putting on

heard Sean and I couldn't divorce

night, dressed like this, to win

pity.

expected was

Elizabeth from suspecting anything, I

not that late. Just come inside for some hot tea. I'll have

surprised. She hadn't expected an iny tation from me. But something

the passenger seat beside Sean, she made

next to

when to keep her distance, playing the

at the unexpected guest, but she quickly smoothed her

prepare tea

went to

seemed different tonight-loss confident, more

struck ten, Sean spoke

you need to

her with an unexpected

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

late. Why don't you stay the night? Angela can have the maid prepare

just taken a bite of a pastry,

and shook

not necessary, I wouldn't want to be

guest rooms,

was no

moment before offering a small

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