?Chapter 654: Still, Valentina puzzled over Harlees sudden connection with the Patterson family.


    Her expression darkened with malice as she began plotting her next move, the glint of sinister intentions unmistakable in her eyes.


    Meanwhile, Valentinas livestream continued to attract attention, buzzing with viewers who mostly condemned her actions.


    Yet, she remained unfazed.


    In just fifteen minutes, her stream had brought in close to a hundred thousand dors, far surpassing the profits she had previously earned by using Sk of being unfilial.


    Out of nowhere, Harlees phone rang, interrupting the tense atmosphere.


    She retrieved it from her bag, ncing at the caller ID.


    Before she could say a word, a voice burst through the line.


    Harlee, Rhys is here.


    Hes with your dad and brothers in the study.


    I know, Harlee replied nonchntly.


    Rhys had meticulously prepared for this moment, having discussed strategies with her extensively.


    Therefore, she remained unfazed, confident in his ability to navigate the meeting with her family.


    On the other end, Sks voice wavered, tinged with a touch of defeat.


    She had hoped to y a more significant role in assisting.


    Alright, just remember to take Eva back to the Pattersons after your shopping trip.


    Cassie sensed something was up and made her escape, she added, a hint of resignation in her tone.


    g ? ln σ ν???? ?s, where stories thrive Before Harlee could offer any words offort, Sk disconnected the call, feeling a bit down.


    Pondering her life surrounded by her capable sons and a remarkable daughter, she felt an aching void.


    Her children seemed not in need of her assistance.


    As Harlee was about to slip her phone back into her bag, it rang again with Sks call, this time with an urgent tone.


    I forgot to tell you, Nyomi Swain is back from the countryside.


    Everyones tied up.


    Could you fetch herter? Nyomi? Harlee echoed, a note of surprise in her voice.


    Yeah, shes the one who looked after me when I was just a kid with the Juarez family, Sk replied, her heart warming at the memory of Nyomis gentle care.


    As Sk delved into memories, she mentioned that Nyomi had since retreated to the quiet of the countryside, returning only sporadically, this time to visit Harlee.


    It suddenly dawned on Sk that she had never introduced Harlee to this important figure from her past, stirring an uneasy feeling within her.


    Uh… Harlee, you blend in with your brothers so seamlessly that I momentarily forgot youve only just returned.


    I mistakenly thought of you as one of them, the ones I have no concerns about, Sk said, her voiceced with a hint of regret.


    Harlee, slightly startled by the revtion, pondered whether Sks oversight was an affirmation of her ce within the family.


    With aforting smile, she reassured her, Alright.


    Could you send me Nyomis pictures along with her travel details? Ill arrange to pick her upter.


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