Love in the Limelight Novel

Chapter 403

Bernice’s words had layers of meaning, how could Astrid not get it?

She picked up two pebbles and began to fiddle with them, as if she didn’t hear what Bernice said.

The night was very quiet.

Bernice knew that Astrid always disliked when people brought up her mother, so she didn’t expect Astrid to be so cool about it.

Astrid was so calm that it was getting confusing.

After a while, Astrid slowly said, “I do look a lot like my mom, she was gentle and kind. My mom was too trusting and got tricked by some two–faced people.”

“But I’m different, I’m cunning and not easily fooled. If someone messes with me once, I’ll get back at them a hundred times!”

“If anyone I care about gets hurt, I won’t let the culprit,off, no matter who they are.”

In the darkness, Astrid’s voice was chillingly cold.

Bernice felt a coldness emanating from Astrid and was at a loss for words.

she knew the message

was warning her.

wanted to say something, but Astrid had already stood up.

up at Astrid, who stretched lazily, smiled, and said casually, “I’ll go

the cave, Bernice stared at the cave entrance,

ended with that woman’s death, but what

by

Astrid implying that she

Come in.” Parrish called from inside.

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were laughing heartily. Even the usually aloof Naylor seemed to have softened

join in, feeling a bit

dinner, Astrid and Clyde gathered to

sat next to her as her adviser.

and bored, Odell said, “Ms. Bernice, come and play with us. It’s boring to be alone.”

play. I’m used to going to bed early.” Saying this, Bernice took out a small blanket from her bag,

and left her alone.

nothing