Hearing that, Josie felt a bit swayed. “We can go.”

Laura nodded. “Then I’ll take care of the arrangements.”

Claudia spoke softly, yet her words carried a palpable weight. She added, “Keep a close eye on Leanne when you’re out and about. The current situation in Wavery isn’t exactly favorable toward her.”

“I understand, Mom.”

Claudia gently patted Josie’s hand resting on her lap, soothing her by saying, “Don’t be too nervous. I believe in your ability to handle this.”

Josie neither agreed nor disagreed, for she felt as though she was living in a grand gilded cage. She was cared for and looked after, but she herself was not a canary.

Zach was not entirely satisfied with this conclusion. He muttered under his breath, “I wonder what you’re thinking.”

Laura shot him a glare, showing no fear.

Mark took notice, tapping the rim of his bowl with his fork. “You two have been through so much together. It would be wonderful if you could make it work, but if you find it too hard to get along, there’s no need to force it. Considering an early divorce might not be a bad idea.”

hint of hesitation. His confidence was

bit awkward. She managed

“That’s good, then.”

misses you. Could

hesitation, she replied: Okay. I’ll be

being seen by the servants. However, as soon as

said, “Mr. Russell has given his instructions. Please

found a safe

dim glow on a sleek black Porsche, bathing it in a quiet

car door swung open, and a clear, youthful

She saw Grape sprawled out in the back seat, surrounded by toys. Overwhelmed with excitement, she threw herself into her arms, pouring

too. What interesting things have you been up to while

eyes, she saw the man rise from the driver’s seat and depart, giving

to the amusement park, and we even played hide and seek. But they were

“Have you named it

should wait for

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