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Chapter 110 Catherine's Request

作者: Artemis Z.Y.
last update 最終更新日: 2025-02-28 01:22:43

Mia's POV

"Catherine," I managed, suddenly self-conscious about my casual attire and still-damp hair. "This is unexpected."

"I should have called first," she acknowledged, setting her handbag on the entry table. "But I was in the neighborhood for an early meeting, and I thought..." She hesitated. "I hope I'm not intruding."

"Not at all," Mom said smoothly, always the gracious hostess. "Would you like some coffee? Tea?"

I knew my mother has a complicated attitude towards Catherine. She had heard all the things I have told her about Catherine. She knew that Catherine is kind to me. But mom also can be uncontrollably angry about everything to do with Kyle.

"Tea would be lovely," Catherine smiled, moving further into the apartment.

Her gaze swept over our modest living room—so different from the palatial spaces she was used to. If she found it lacking, she gave no indication.

"Sarah, your home is charming," she said, settling onto our couch. "So warm and inviting."

"Thank you," Mom replie
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