LOGIN“Of course not,” Harold replied without hesitation. “My name hasn’t come up. There’s no evidence pointing directly at me. They only picked up people who weren’t smart enough to cover their tracks.”Selena began pacing across the room.“Daven and his family look like they’ve already won,” she said. “
Meanwhile.Selena stepped out of the dining room with her posture straight and her pace measured. Her expression had returned to its usual cold composure, as if whatever had happened at the breakfast table meant nothing to her.Even though, deep down, irritation simmered—sharp and restless—at Eli’s
“You don’t need to go to school today.”The words froze her in place. She looked at him, confusion filling her eyes.“But… why?”Daven’s statement immediately drew mixed reactions around the table. Most of them looked surprised—and curious.“Eli isn’t allowed to go to school?” Riana repeated. “What’
The call ended.Selena turned back toward the dining area. No one inside seemed to care that she had left. A moment ago, that indifference had infuriated her.But now—after that phone call—her confidence had returned.She walked back toward her seat. Her gaze landed on Eli, who was chatting comforta
Eli truly didn’t know what to say. Her mother’s words had turned the warm, loving, peaceful atmosphere into something tight and uncomfortable.She was still standing beside Althea, her fingers clutching the edge of her shirt. The warmth of that hug still lingered around her when Selena’s voice rang
Fresh fruit had been arranged carefully on top. Bright slices of strawberry, several blueberries, and small pieces of banana created a colorful, inviting contrast. Maple syrup had been drizzled slowly over the stack, glistening as it coated the surface, some of it slipping down the sides and pooling







