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

gestured towards the

“You’ve traveled far.

break

coffee on the

offering, but coffee’s not

This coffee’s all the way from Saint

Bertha said, devoid

from her coffee cup, she asked, “Miss

Miley expressed, “He’s a great guy, always

lot

I really love him.

comes our way, I’ll stick

Bertha said, “I believe in

been young too,

over heels for someone who consumed my

But…”

a glance at Miley, she changed the

can’t be Neville’s

her lip and clenched

when

face hardship ahead, and you won’t be able to

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