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off contact with my father for the next few days an

se, meet my

ogether in a mix of nervousness and anticipation. It had been a span of six years since I last conn

Is the seat next

'm actually waiti

when I looked up, I was met with a

! Am

nd whom I hadn't seen for years, and sh

recognize my voice.

playful, tinged

ze, Amber.

but Amber let go of our embrace and

f you're truly feeling sorry for me, ho

ould I have a cappucci

my preferences aft

Then, as if remembering something, she quickl

to alcohol. On my birthday, he had people deliver a massive crate of liquor to

er disapprove o

and my tone inadverten

ried. This news came out of

ed a bittersweet smile, her gaze dropping

other complained, no one could change this mar

ber

ed to find the right ones. Instead, Amber's gaze sudden

"Business marriage is my responsibility. At least Peter Rufus, my intended, is not hard on the eyes. Let's not focus on him. Kayla, how

that? It was my mot

p of my tongue, but I remembered my

xpected events overnight, which led to me being sent a

your father publicly revealed his affair and the existence of his illegitimate child. You were only eighteen then,

iding things. I've always had a suspicion that my mother's death wasn't an accident. However, things happened so suddenly, and I was sent abroad, so

er's playful smile returned. "After a

your wedding, I might not h

f weddings,

mplating something. Under my gaze, she h

way during the Kelowna's party in

nothing b

my voice revealing an unexpec

the position and power he desired. I'm genuinely hap

ough the whirlwind of my intense and passionate relationship

yla

not dwell on the

ng some money under the cup,

e to introduce

is

er somber mood, her curio

I k

Amber playfully nudg

y independent small packs. They're not very united, and each Alpha

at are you ta

the hospital

the door to the hospital room, my words were cu

mmy

s mouth hung op

my's good friend, Amber." I bent down to pick u

owed no shyness, reaching out her arms to hu

etail, before fixating on Daisy's green

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hh

Amber wit

on quickly and lowered h

my head

o anyone else except you. So, I hope

nt matter! But... goodness, if he fo

? How old is your child now? Why is

ion of questions. Before I could answer one by one, Amber switched b

enviable! Oh, right! I am finding a flower girl for my

hat too

ing Daisy to be expos

og eyes, looking pitifull

ut

Amber swiftly changed tactics an

girl at the wedding? I will make sure you

doesn't adore l

cept Amber's proposal. Instead, she turned to me, til

... ca

ale face now gradually regaining its

ommy sa

irst to cheer, followed by Da

my is t

abou

isy, purposely putting on

! Except for Mommy,

d a playful kiss on her cheek, and t

e weight that had consumed me for the past few days and

lled the ho