ur concern, Miss Higgins, b

eisurely, supp

g, and as she sat in the quiet corner, weary and dis

sation. As Nyla observed the gentle expression on Cal

aste for her; he evidently pref

ows who she'll charm next? You're too good for her." These words

Maybe I should seek out Lukas for an enlightening chat in his bedroom. He'd probably app

om the start, wanting nothing more than to stay by her side. His famil

himself transferred to a

, had grown up next door to Nyla. Their families were intert

Nyla. Originally, Nyla endured her insults, but Stella's

g in the Brooks household just because you share our roof! You're no better than your m

r fist tightening inside her sleeve,

relentlessly pursuing him. He freely opens his door to me. Can you s

hand lifted for a slap, but C

ou say such things?" Callie's voice carried

a bit her tongue following

tic air. "You're under the Brooks' roof now, Nyla. It's high time to leave your

ndered about her motives. Her secret with Ethan

t a person

ished, replaced by

t accuse her of indecorum. I merely stated some facts, less harshly tha

laughter tinged with scorn. "So, this is your definition of de