Inside, she seethed with resentment but she couldn’t let it show.

With gritted teeth, she relented, “Fine, if you’re going to the wedding, I’ll tag along.

Considering your health, I can’t have you going alone.

She couldn’t stop Bella outright, but sticking close might give her a chance to act.

She’d just wing it.

Bella couldn’t read Elizabeth’s thoughts but memories of her past mischief in Seamarsh made her wary.

After a moment’s thought, Bella declined.

“You better stay put, Elizabeth.

I’ll be back in one piece, promise.

“Mom, trust me.

I’ll stick to you like glue and won’t stir up trouble,” Elizabeth pleaded, casting a pitiful glance at Bella.

“I’m really worried about you.

Elizabeth’s

“Alright, deal.

But no shenanigans.

wrong, no more Seamarsh for you,” Bella warned, her

but inside, she couldn’t care less

dozed off, Elizabeth and Kristian sneaked off to

with a huff, Elizabeth

to the

speak freely around Bella,

glint,

this opportunity to

have to sever Stella’s ties with my

Kristian shared her anxiety.

“We’ve botched it before.

Seamarsh is Matthew’s turf.

can’t take

sniffs us

trailed off

you forgotten? We

Her expression darkened.

asked, “What

him

“Bella.

she’s on our

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