Chapter 20

Amid his hesitation, a playful voice suddenly echoed down the staircase. It was Gracia, her tone bubbling with excitement, “Brian, you made it!”

Samuel inwardly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly stood up, saying, “Gracia, perfect timing. Keep Brian company for a bit, will you?”

“Sure.” Gracia nodded and sat beside Brian. She had overheard from upstairs Brian’s interrogation of Natalie upstairs. Had he agreed to come for dinner because of that little tramp?

She pondered for a moment before gently tugging at Brian’s sleeve. “Brian. I… I’m sorry. I broke the bracelet Davis gave me…”

It was just last month that Davis had personally given Gracia the bracelet.

“What happened?” Brian frowned involuntarily.

“I don’t know. It was fine before Natalie returned, but the next thing I knew was it was broken…” Gracia’s eyes welled up with tears, and she sobbed quietly to Brian, looking utterly distraught. “If Davis gets mad at me. I…” She hesitated mid–sentence, her eyes pleading for understanding from Brian.

Brian held her gaze silently. Before he could speak, Samuel’s disgruntled voice floated down the stairs. “Where do you think you’re going?”

“I thought you wanted me out? I’ve found a place.” Natalie retorted coldly, descending the stairs. with her suitcase.

“Just stay at home. No need to move out,” Samuel’s face darkened.

me aside from

shifted through several shades of displeasure before he blurted out the truth, “When Shawn gets out

I agree to

fortune that the Foster family is interested in you!” Samuel pointed at her

do with you?” Natalie curled her lips dismissively and

has Audrey given a damn about

cold. “Whether she does or

wished to

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steps and went toward the

seeing the two seated

the suitcase

glanced at Gracia, who was still tearfully sniffling beside him. Natalie couldn’t help but purse her lips

quickened her pace, heading for the front

presence. She tugged gently at his arm again, her voice pitiful, “Brian, about

just a bracelet,” Brian replied indifferently, withdrawing his

at her tears, wanting to say

some things to take care of. I won’t be staying for dinner today,” Brian interrupted her

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