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Over the years, Stephanie never really stopped thinking about the Giovannis.

She’d watch from a distance, keeping quiet tabs on their lives.

Ella leaned back in her seat. “Honestly? Seems like you had it pretty good with them.”

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Compared to the circus at the Hart house, Stephanie’s life with the Giovannis looked downright dreamy. Ever since the Harts dragged her back, Olivia had been coming for her throat non–stop.

And yet, with the Giovannis? Technically, Stephanie was ‘adopted‘ too–but they never treated her like an outsider.

Stephanie shrugged. “Guess it helps when they get you as a baby.”

Ella nodded. “Yeah, babies are cute. Hard to hate a baby.”

But then Ella added, “Still, I bet you were good to them too. Love’s a two–way street, right?”

Whatever went down between her and Olivia wasn’t some random catfight. Olivia wanted her gone from day one.

The whole mess with the Harts wasn’t exactly a surprise, they came at her swinging before they even knew the facts.

After enough fights, it was obvious they’d already decided she was the problem.

Truth is, from the second they brought her back, they never treated her like real family.

And Stephanie? She grew up with the Giovannis, loved, spoiled, and never had to beg for scraps of affection. So why the hell would she start now?

“Come on,” Stephanie stood up, grabbing her bag. “Let’s eat.”

Ella followed, but she couldn’t help herself. “Oh, by the way, Chris is still tearing up half the city trying to figure out who owns Whispering Bay. I swear, I need to see his face when he finds out it’s you.”

People who didn’t know the truth were still totally clueless.

But the ones who did? Watching Chris and the Harts trip over themselves like this–it was comedy gold.

Stephanie smirked. “Don’t ruin the fun yet. Let him sweat.”

Ella cracked up. “He looks extra stupid when he’s frustrated.”

They stepped out, heading to lunch–totally unaware that right after they left, Catlin showed up..

Jennifer tried calling Stephanie to warn her, but her phone was sitting on silent.

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At the restaurant-

Ella sliced into her steak, all casual, like she wasn’t about to drop another bomb. “Oh, and guess what? Lilian’s on house

arrest.”

a brow. “Seriously? Thought Jackson was

his

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Lilian’s gotta be losing her mind by now.

what the hell does she even

“Girl used to be out shopping 24/7. Now?

Turner disliked Lilian Hodge a hundred times more than Stephanie Giovanni disliked the Hart family.

her head. “Honestly, that’s probably for the best. If

Ella blinked. “Why?”

Disgraced?’

“Let’s just say Tyler’s not exactly the wholesome type.”

memory. She glanced

think he’s got a side

fork paused

niece had a fever,

“What?”

With some random woman. And

froze for a

Tyler’s kid right

the kid? Looked

close enough to check?”

close,” Ella said, her face full of disbelief. “That kid’s literally a mini Tyler. One look

a brow. Now that

fuss the Harts and Hodges made about this engagement, Tyler really had the balls to parade his side piece and love child out in public?

you?” Ella

“Yes, I do.”

even

“Holy shit–it’s really his kid? Then

weren’t exactly known for their open–mindedness.

the kind of thing that could

leaned back in her chair. “Long story. The kid’s mom used to work VIP at

nearly spat her drink

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slid her a napkin, all calm and collected, “Yup. And that’s exactly why the Harts never acknowledged her, or the

kid:

He just left them

“Please, You think a guy like Tyler’s capable of giving

time and ended up with

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