Vengeance With My White Knight by Maya Kensington

Chapter 16

Chapter 16

Chris had been talking to Kevin for what felt like forever, but it was the kind of conversation that felt good to get off his

chest.

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He showed up at Cloudridge Valley early for lunch, but both his and Kevin’s calls were straight–up blocked by Stephanie.

No other options left, he went ahead and knocked on her door.

Ten minutes straight, nothing.

His mood, which had been kind of okay earlier, plummeted.

Kevin rubbed his chin, thinking. “You think she dipped out before you even got here?”

The idea of her leaving before him hit Chris like a punch to the gut.

“She left first?” His voice was a sharp, low growl.

Kevin just shrugged. “Maybe you should call Mrs. Ashford?”

Chris pulled out his phone and dialed his mom immediately.

“I just already called her. She’s on her way, his mom, Grace, said, sounding calm as always.

There was a pause, and Chris could hear the confusion in her voice. “Why’re you calling me? Shouldn’t you just call Stefi?”

Chris’s frustration bubbled up. If he could actually get through to Stephanie, he wouldn’t be calling his mom.

But since his mom was already on the line, he forced a sigh and said, “Alright, heading back now.”

He didn’t mention that Stephanie had blocked him–hell, that’d be way too embarrassing to bring up.

but there was still a little edge. “You’d better apologize properly when

and Chris could feel

edge, especially after the

elders weren’t about to accept Olivia–she could

on, Chris wasn’t thrilled about making another big promise to Stephanie.

hesitated, but finally answered, “This

could finish. “Your grandparents said

him. He didn’t realize how much his grandparents were invested in this. It felt like one wrong move, and he could lose them all.

“Why do they care so much

fortune teller told them she’s a lucky star. She’s the one bringing us good

quiet for a second.

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they were basing everything on

said, “Enough talking. Just come back, and remember what I

he could get a word in, she hung

It felt

a shorter

need her to do a damn thing. Just being their “lucky star” was enough to have them wrapped around

later, Chris still hadn’t

when she saw her, immediately taking her hand. “Good girl. I’m sorry you had to deal with

you a gift,” Stephanie said, holding out a

gesture. It was impossible not to

girl!” she said, practically glowing. “I didn’t ask you to bring me

made Grace like her even more.

moment, Grace couldn’t help thinking. The Hart family must be blind if they don’t see how amazing this girl is.

thought this brooch would look nice on

clearly pleased. “That’s sweet. Actually, I’ve got something for you too.”

hand and led