NovelEnglishClaudia gestured. “Fiona, my eyesight isn’t what it used to be due to my age. Attach, lethave a good look at you.”
Fiona stood rooted to the spot, apprehensive. Claudia seemed kind, but her keen eyes exuded scrutiny.
Fiona turned to Leon, seeking assistance.
It was Lois who had instructed Fiona to address Leon as Flynn.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLeon patted her hand gently and reassured her, “It’s alright. I’m here. Approach Grandma so she can see you properly.”
“Okay.” Fiona walked hesitantly toward Claudia.
Although Claudia’s expression was stern, her gaze wasn’t unkind. She examined Fiona carefully, pondering whether this girl harbored any ill intentions. Why had she posed as Millie, and what was her motive?
Under Claudia’s penetrating gaze, Fiona felt exposed and vulnerable, as if her intentions were being laid bare.
“Understood.”
Despite the multitude of thoughts swirling in her mind, Claudia concealed them well. She addressed Leon sincerely, “And Lois?”
Leon’s brows furrowed. “I’ll explain the situation to her parents.”
Though this wasn’t Claudia’s preferred outcome, she recognized that the present circumstances left her little choice. She believed that this woman might help Leon move past his past.
Claudia’s astuteness led her to the conclusion that in the upcoming days, Leon would likely uncover Fiona was never the right type for him.
“It’s the only way.” Claudia yielded.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMeanwhile, Millie and Marcus exchanged glances. Millie observed that Marcus was composed, seemingly unfazed by Fiona’s presence.
Millie speculated that Leon had been on the hunt for a certain girl, and now he had located her—Fiona. This discovery implied that Leon might be ready to sever ties with Lois due to Fiona’s presence.
Nonetheless, from Millie’s perspective, this girl fell significantly short of Lois in every conceivable way.
Marcus sensed Millie’s thoughts. “Are you curious?” Curious, Millie whispered, “Aren’t you curious?”
Marcus responded in a hushed tone, “Before joining the Thomas family, he encountered a girl who had a significant impact on him. He’s been searching for her ever since.”
Clearly, this girl held more importance in his heart than Lois did.
“Flynn.” Fiona clung to Leon’s arm nervously.
Patiently, Leon consoled her, saying, “There’s no need to be afraid. I’m here.”
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