However, Corinne quickly took a deep breath to compose herself. All her hard work would be in vain if she blew up.

She smiled at Phoebe nonchalantly. “I hope you don’t mind, Miss Phoebe, but I’m going to stay here for a while since you’re not willing to let me take Joey with me. Plus, the mountain air will be good for the baby in my womb.”

Joey looked up happily at Corinne when he heard she was going to stay.

Phoebe looked annoyed at first, but an idea suddenly came to her mind.

She smiled cunningly. “Of course you’re more than welcome to stay. I was feeling a bit lonely anyway, so I’ll be glad to have someone to talk to.”

“Great. That settles it, then.”

Tommy frowned with worry. “Ma’am, I don’t think that’s a…”

“It’s going to be fine. I’m only

she stood up and took Joey’s hand. “Joey, can you please give me a tour

Corinne managed to keep a tight grip on it. All of sudden, he felt a sense of security and courage flowing from Corinne’s hand to him, and he did not want to let go of that

docilely to show he was willing to show

of them walked out

leave Joey alone with Phoebe. He was still too young to be able

them.Books

out something he should not have, Phoebe, too, followed them out of the

sore after touring half of the summer villa, so she

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