Chapter 62
- Naomi's POV
- I stood frozen, my eyes wide with shock, as Stella's words hung in the air like a challenge. Adopt Veronica as her goddaughter? The very idea was preposterous.
- Just last night, Veronica had spoken of a friend with a tragic past, hoping I would consider taking her under my wing. I had assumed it was someone else, someone deserving of my compassion. Not Veronica.