John was evidently in a foul mood. I couldn’t tell whether he was jealous of the liking that Audrey had taken to Ashton or if other matters were weighing on his mind.

The car rounded a corner. A gray van appeared bearing the Fullers’ license plate, which I recognized as the van which had sent Gregory to and fro. I hurriedly wound down the car window, and in that split second in which our vehicles crossed, I caught sight of Gregory’s round face.

Accompanying him on both sides were Tiffany and Thora.

As the distance grew between us, I felt a deepening sense of despair. I hadn’t gotten to interact with Gregory much but felt an attachment to him nonetheless from our brief meetings. Now that we were leaving without a word of goodbye, I wondered if Gregory would miss me.

As if she could perceive my desolation, Audrey leaned against me, mewling. She was as soft and forlorn as a newborn kitten.

My heart melted. Casting Gregory to the back of my mind, I reached out and gave Audrey a tight hug.

the VIP lounge in the

in two hours. Concerned that Audrey would be hungry, John regarded the fast-food restaurants that lined the hallway with disapproval. He disappeared, then soon returned with a portion of fish and chips that looked entirely superior to the rest of

Gregory’s book, Audrey sulked, insisting on being fed before she

and flatter her to eat. Fortunately, Audrey was easily won over. As John had promised, she was a lovely, innocent girl who had been pampered but

took bites in turn, John sat facing us, smiling. It was as if he derived gratification just from watching

it has finally come true,” John muttered, half to himself. There was a slight choke in his voice, and I looked up,

he was overcome

felt a lump rise within my throat. I was both immensely moved by

said gravely, “We’re going back to M Country and getting together with the rest of the family, right? What

no longer the devilish scoundrel I used to be. I’m managing both the Stovall and Moore Corporations, both of which are profiting tremendously now. I’ve also hired the best mercenaries for you and Audrey. They’ll give you the best protection you could ever ask for. No one will ever be able to hurt either of you

Gregory?” I replied

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