Chapter 63

• Elenora’s gaze was firmly fixed on Christine, a mixture of suspicion and distrust evident in her eyes. She couldn’t shake the nagging feeling that her stepdaughter had arrived with the intention of sabotaging her plans. Every instinct told her to be cautious; her features hardened and her stare intensified, as though trying to penetrate Christine’s thoughts.
• Curiously, her eyes darted to the item Christine cradled in her arms. The package emitted a pleasant aroma, reminiscent of baked goods. Surely, it couldn’t be a dessert, could it?
• ‘This can’t just be a mere coincidence. She must have a specific reason for being here.’