Chapter 135

-pid when come back to the house today?” clara asked Alexander, her tame cautions.

Alexander, who had slept in until almost noon, shook his head after a moment of thought. “No, I didn’t see him”

Then, as it something clicked in his memory, he added, “But 1 did hear acar earlier it didn’t stop at your place, though.”

Longfieldmight have been a small, underdeveloped town, bot it wasn’t so isolated that cars were a rare sight. Hearing acar in the area wasn’t unusual..

“Got it. Thanks” Cara nodded, walking up to her door. She inserted her key but paused before turning it. Glancing back at Alexander, she asked, “Why don’t you come over for dinner tonight?

Alexander’s eyes brightened briefly, a subtle smile curving his lips. “Sure. I’ll even help out in the kitchen. That way, you can show me how to cook something decent. I can’t stomach another plate of plain pasta.”

The last part of his sentence cared a hint of playful complaint, almost childlike in its delivery.

clara free for a second, then let out a soft laugh.

“Alright,” she agreed

Thanks to Carlisle, the family conflict in the Zachman residence had settled–for now.

her desire to kick them out. However, her disdain for them remained

the patient opportunist, chose to swallow her pride. She knew better than to stir up drama. After all, no matter how much Carlisle indulged her, everyone

insufferable. No matter how hard Shirley tried, her

wasn’t

For Katrine,

had their

would “help

Martha had the freshly

Martha said with a tone that left

been patient with you, but for years, you’ve

Angered in the corner, pretending not to ravesdrop

need to think about your future. Having a baby would secure your place in this

despite being married into the family

being overworked and under constant stress, there was habg physically presenting her from

wondering why Katrina had never gollen pregnant, but at this point, she was

way to tether Gulisle back to the family

personally drive Shirley and Ivy out, then this was

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