Stella’s expression hardened.

“Let’s go.

They hurried down to the garage.

Miley’s car sat untouched, the driver’s side door hanging ajar.

A cold dread settled over Stella.

“Something’s wrong,” she muttered, her frown deepening.

In the grand mansion by the sea, the gentle sea breeze dances through the courtyard, whispering among the trees.

With a smile, Bertha Pierce addressed Miley, “You’re clever.

Yes, Neville’s my grandson.

Motioning towards the chair opposite her, she added, “Please, have a seat.

Miley met Bertha’s gaze and sensed her intention right away.

Unfazed, she replied, “You didn’t need to go to such Lengths to bring me here.

If you need something, you can just tell me.

go of your

Bertha smiled as she gestured towards

“You’ve traveled far.

break with some

the coffee on the table, Miley

for offering, but coffee’s

all the

this smooth flavor,” Bertha said, devoid of

coffee cup, she asked, “Miss Cullen, what’s your take on

“He’s a great guy, always kind

a lot

I really love him.

comes our way, I’ll stick

serene face, Bertha said, “I believe in

young too,

was head over heels for someone who consumed

But…”

Miley, she

can’t be

her lip and

bring up love when reality stares us in the

ahead, and you won’t be able to lend a

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