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

Bertha smiled as she gestured

“You’ve traveled far.

a break with some

coffee on the

offering, but coffee’s not really

This coffee’s all

said, devoid of any hint

cup, she asked, “Miss Cullen, what’s your

Miley expressed, “He’s a

a lot to be together

I really love him.

comes our way, I’ll stick by

a serene face, Bertha said, “I believe

been young too, you

then, I was head over heels for someone

But…”

a glance at Miley, she changed the

can’t be

lip and

bring up love when reality

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

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