Chapter 23 Chapter 23 A Chilling Rejection +10 Free Coins Snapping back to the moment, Naomi rose quickly, a bright smile on her face. “Matthew, you’re back p> Matthew’s gaze swept over her, a slight frown creasing his brow. What was she doing here? His response was a single, noncommittal
Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Awaiting Matthew’s Return Naomi felt a blush warm her cheeks, a mixture of happiness and shyness. “Well, it would be nice to see him, of course, but I really came to visit you today, not to… I mean, seeing Matthew isn’t the important part.” She tried
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Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Plotting a Chance Encounter +10 Free Coins “Running into him… that could work,” Naomi said, considering it. Then her frown returned. “But what would I even say? I get so nervous around him. My mind completely blanks. What if I just stand there like an idiot
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Chapter 16 Chapter 16 The Seat of Tension She no longer felt at case sitting in her usual spot, convinced she’d lost the right to occupy the seat beside her mother. After all, Arabella was the biological daughter. “Arabella, please, take my seat,” Naomi offered, beginning to rise. Catching the
Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Gave It Back to Her +10 Free Coins “Pretty well, thanks. Just a little adjustment period, getting used to a new place,” Arabella replied naturally about how she felt. Even though her tone was perfectly normal, Florence couldn’t help but think the situation with Naomi had
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Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Naomi Isn’t Their Biological Daughter? 5 Free Coins Watching so many items being carried inside, Ruby grew impatient for a closer look. “Let’s not just stand here. Aunt Florence and Uncle Jonathan are probably waiting inside. We should go in p> With all this stuff, maybe
Chapter 8 Chapter 8 An Older Sister Chapter 8 An Older Sister “Coming,” she said, then got up and walked to the door. She opened it to find Alfred standing there in casual clothes, Before Arabella could speak, Alfred asked first, “So? Is the room to your liking p> “It’s
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