Chapter 8 2 9
Cedric took the wheel, driving Bernard and Eleanor to Liana’s villa. As they arrived, Hailey and the group emerged, completely disregarding their driver and rushing towards Eleanor, who was stepping out of the backseat
“Eleanor, it’s been over a month! We’ve missed you” they exclaimed in unison
Eleanor beamed, opening her arms and embracing Hailey, followed by Liana Tmissed you guys too.”
Not to be left out, Nina suddenly appeared out of nowhere, latching onto Eleanor’s leg and looking up expectantly, anticipating a warm embrace What about me, what about me she pleaded, a hint of mischief in her voice
“Hurry up and hug me, do I look fatter? Nina inquired, playfully seeking validation. Under Hailey and Liana’s care during the month Eleanor was away. Nina had noticeably gained weight
Eleanor found it a tad challenging to lift Nina, given the added weight she had acquired in just over a month
“Nina, I noticed not only did you get plump.”
“But prettier too?”
Hailey and Liana burst into laughter.
Eleanor means is you’ve gotten a lot
holding her chubby arms tightly, huffing at Eleanor.
I want a hug from Mr. Laurence.”
had just gotten out of the car when a pair of chocolate–covered hands reached out to
hands, raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of distaste.
hands first”
had just been hit hard, opened her mouth wide
dirtier when you
mouth, frozen in surprise, after
“I’m so mad..”
fists, swearing she’d never talk to Bernard
Nina was quite upset, Eleanor laughed and reached out, touching Nina’s angry and twisted face.
a lot of presents, wanna go
“Where?!”
immediately
best to me!”
was busy unwrapping gifts in the trunk and didn’t have time to bother
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