Miles threw off the duvet and slid into his slippers, ready to head out without a second glance back at her.

His movements were swift, but just as he stood up, his tall frame wobbled.

"Hey, watch out!"

Felicity's concern overpowered her, and she reached out instinctively to steady him, blurting out, "Didn't you just have surgery for a peptic ulcer? Why on earth are you drinking?" "I'm fine."

He didn't directly address her question. Once he regained his balance, he dropped his arms, putting some distance between them, "Thanks for the concern, I'm outta here."

...

Watching Miles leave her bedroom and walk out of the K&J Mansion without even bothering to change his slippers, Felicity was still trying to process what had just happened.

The sound of someone else in the house startled her, and Karen emerged from the master bedroom.

the living room,

"Mom."

he dozed off, so I had your dad help him

surprised by the

Langston's already

***

Felicity's return

spree, Felicity spent most of her time at the K&J Mansion, just hanging out with her parents. "Felicity, you seem to have grown up so much all

comment wasn't one of

was laced with

the living room couch,

it over to his daughter, "Here's five million. Your sister called asking for some travel money. can't play favorites, so whatever I

I'm not exactly hurting for cash! And how can you compare me with Chloe?

"Take it."

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