Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 28

At the hospital, Thalia met Asher’s eyes with quiet resolve. “If I told you there’s more to Grace’s story, would you believe me?”

The silence stretched between them. Thalia felt her heart sink–what a foolish question. Of course he would choose Grace, his sister of so many years, over an arranged match he barely knew.

But Asher’s response came without hesitation: “I trust you completely.”

The words hung in the air, stunning them both.

Grace’s face went ashen. “Asher, how can you–she’s lying! I’m your sister!”

“That’s enough.” Asher’s voice carried a razor’s edge. “From the moment you met Thalia, you’ve shown nothing but hostility. And now this ridiculous story about her spooking Snow?” His eyes hardened. “I know Thalia. She would never do something like that.”

Thalia stood speechless, her throat tight with emotion. She’d been so certain he would side with Grace. The depth of his trust left her reeling.

“Grace” Asher’s tone could have frozen flame. “Remember your place in this family.”

The implied message was crystal clear: Being the Blackwoods‘ ward didn’t make her truly one of them.

Grace’s lips trembled as tears spilled down her cheeks. She opened her mouth but no sound emerged.

“Get some rest,” Asher said curtly, turning to leave.

By Grace’s bedside, Thalia regarded the sobbing girl with cool detachment. “Was it worth it?”

Outside in the parking lot, Asher fell into step beside Thalia. “I’m sorry about all this.”

“What are you apologizing for?”

“Grace’s behavior–it’s inexcusable.” He ran a hand through his hair. “I’ll get to the bottom of this.”

soft, humorless laugh. “No

you

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Grace is in

furrowed as the pieces

from

Thalia asked, surprised. “Why?”

as he looked at her. “Because I want you to feel secure with

I meant.” Thalia shook her head. “Why did you believe me over Grace? She’s been your sister for

windshield as Asher turned to

he said simply. “And love means

– eat.

away quickly, grateful for the darkness hiding

softly. His Thalia

brought validation of Thalia’s innocence. Snow’s medical examination showed no health issues, but revealed a needle scratch on the horse’s neck–a mark that could only have been made by someone riding. The evidence

Asher stopped visiting Grace at the hospital entirely. Though he arranged premium care for her–private nurses and regular meals delivered by staff–he chose to spend his days

Asher remained steadfastly by her side. No

backfired spectacularly. Instead of driving them apart as Grace had schemed, it had brought them

feelings–she found herself warming to Asher’s steady devotion. There was something

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Chapter 28

party for November 15th, just over a month

Thalia’s phone buzzed. Models

on you,” he

she agreed. “And that cream coat caught

away, giving her privacy–a small gesture that didn’t go

Thalia found several photos from Sienna. They showed her and Drake at Glacier National Park in Montana. The accompanying text