Chapter 1479:

Elma giggled. “Repay me? What for? Mom always says true friends don’t keep score. I’m your friend, silly. I want to be good to you because I care. Don’t ever say that again.”

Jeanette beamed, nodding in agreement. “I understand,” she replied, her voice filled with warmth.

Kallie, who had been eavesdropping from the doorway, breathed a sigh of relief. Entrusting Jeanette to Elma’s care seemed to be the right choice.

Yet, a wave of sadness washed over Kallie. Both Elma and Jeanette were vibrant young girls, full of life, but both had experienced such hardship and unfairness in their young lives.

Guilt gnawed at Kallie. She wished she had done more for Elma and protected her better. And seeing Jeanette, so vulnerable and brave, filled her with a deep sense of compassion.

The party finally began.

Jeanette. Invitations had

some of the guests were only there to suck up to Kallie and Jake, but at

merrier. A big crowd would make Jeanette feel special and loved. As long as they weren’t there to cause trouble,

then, an unexpected guest appeared, throwing a

approached Kallie. “Miss Nixon, we have unexpected guests

heard correctly. What on earth were the Fletchers doing here? She had limited dealings with the Fletchers. The only Fletcher she had encountered was

Trent added, “It’s Miss Beth Fletcher. She claimed to be here for the welcome party and has brought a

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Beth would cause a scene. Their relationship was already strained, and it was surprising enough that Beth had shown up at a party hosted by her. And this welcome party was for Jeanette, no less! Beth didn’t even

meant well. Kallie rubbed her temples in frustration. “Just send her away. I don’t care

Plus, Beth wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed and

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