hapter 54
“Your my dighter, what can you hide from me? Declan sorted, pulling her to the table
Elizabeth start from him, the smell of mast chicken King the men, but she felt a pang of sottome
That year, a massive rainstorm hit Lishun, knocking out power everywhere. She tried calling Alexander, but he was with Esme. Desperate, she reached out to Declan Despite his threats to us, Declan braved the storm, dalging falling branches, to get to the villa and be with her.
The next morning, Declan made her roast chicken. But they had a huge fight over some nasty comments he made about Alexander, and the chicken ended up all
Thinking about it, Ekrabeth teared up. She’d been fair to Alexander, To everyone, except her family who loved her.
Why are you KEYINE WI
ng? Is it that good?” Declan asked, confused, taking a bite of the roast chicken. “My cooking hasn’t changed, has it? It can’t be that
Elizabeth didn’t answer, hat kept her head down
fell. Senting something was off, Declan quickly moved to her side. “What’s wrong?”
Elizabeth looked up, eyes full of tears, a sight that would break anyone’s heart. Only with her family could she be this vulnerable. She hugged Derlan tightly and
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Declan paused, then smiled with relief, though he felt sorry for her. The cost of Elizabeth’s growth had been too high
“Everything will be alright, he comforted her. Elizabeth wiped her tears and nodded.
“Lily’s birthday’s coming up. Got a gift yet?” Declan asked.
Elizabeth nodded
Since Alexanders been a jerk, we’re cutting ties with the Tudues. Were skipping Lily’s party. You can go solo,” Declan said
Lily was the queen bee of Lisbun. With the Tudors bailing on her party and rumors about Alexander theating, shed be the talk of the town
And that’s just what Declan wanted! He needed the Tudors to know Elizabeth had backup and wasn’t to be messed with
Elizabeth knew Declan had her back. Before, the d be mad, thinking Declan was embarrassing the Tudors. Now, she didn’t care.
“Winight,” she said easily.
“Think you can handle it? Declan asked.
Elizabeth grinned. Toully. Dad, I’m grown up now. I can handle this! I’ll make sure to put on a good show at Lily’s party!”
She wouldn’t let the Percy family lose face, and she wouldn’t let herself get humiliated.
“Finish your meal and get some rest. If you don’t have plans, just stay he
home and chill. Don’t wander around, Declan said
“Ive got plans.” Elizabeth smiled.
Declan eyed her, thinking he knew her too well. That smile meant she was up to something
The next day at
1 spotted her entering the bar, she left her booth, pretending to
Esme had learned her lesson and didn’t show up early. She walked in right at noon. When Elizabeth spotted her bump into her by accident. Their shoulders brushed, and Esme turned to see Elizabeth.
Eume was speechless. Why was Elizabeth here again? She felt like she had the worst luck running into her.
“Ms. Kussell, here again? Looking for Glory Mr Elizabeth butted in
Esme’s face tightened. She checked the time, thinking Glory M should be arriving soon. He had already stood her up yesterday; he wouldn’t do it again today.
With that thought, Esme replied coolly, “Yeals, our chat yesterday wasn’t satisfying, so we set up another meeting today. ”
“Can I met him too?” Elizabeth squinted, looking rager and a bit to friendly.
