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Chapter 85 ~ The Consequences of Loving a Bamford

Author: Clara J. Stari
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-10 02:17:49

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Nora took a long, steady breath before stepping into the office that, not long ago, had belonged to Noah. Technically, it still did… until his mother decided she was done occupying it.

She was grateful she’d worn the fitted corporate outfit Mira had given her. If she’d walked in wearing one of her soft, easy-flowing dresses, Rosa Bamford might’ve asked security to escort her out before she could even introduce herself.

Still, even in tailored slacks and a sleek blouse, Nora felt like a child walking into the principal’s office.

“Good day, ma'am,” she said, with a composed smile. “You asked to see me?”

The answer came instantly… cold, flat, and uninterested.

“Yes,” Rosa’s chin lifted only barely. “Nora, is it?”

“Yes, ma'am.”

Only then did Rosa look up fully, her sharp eyes sweeping over Nora from head to toe. Her gaze paused on the modest necklace resting above Nora’s collarbone, then dropped to her folded hands, then back to her face.

After several seconds of quiet inspection, R
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