Exposing the Charade of Deep Affection (PDF)

Chapter 453

Chapter 453 Meeting Hermosa

River City no longer had a place for me, going to the border was my only choice, it was the only thing I

could do for Captain Lucas and Elliott.

Seeing that his words didn’t seem to move me, Stanley looked at me and said, “Ms. Conner, don’t rush.

I didn’t say this is impossible. I’ll communicate with my superiors. If you insist on going, we can make a

plan. With the advancement of technology, if possible, we can implant a tracker in your body, or you

can carry it with you. This way, we can have a general understanding of your situation at the border.

You are confident about getting close to Ezra, but he is not easy to deal with. So, we need some time

to discuss.”

nodded, understanding his concerns, and decided not to say more.

He had a lot on his plate, and people were coming to him for help. Seeing this, I took the initiative to

say goodbye and left the police

station.

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I found out about Walter and Marjorie’s marriage three days later. The news was told to me by Emma,

and I was not surprised. Knowing that Marjorie was Michael’s daughter, I had thought of it long ago.

Moreover, she was carrying a child in her belly. Even if Walter was reluctant, how could he refuse such

a heavy responsibility and moral obligation, let alone the entrustment left by the old lady and Elliott?

“Tabatha, have you seen Walter? Why did he suddenly agree? Grandina was forcing him to marry

Marjorie and he firmly disagreed, so why did he suddenly agree now?” Emma was full of confusion

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incomprehension on the phone.

knew the reason, but I didn’t know how to explain it to her in detail. Over the phone, I said lightly,

“Marjorie is pregnant after all, he will marry her sooner or later, it’s just a matter of time.”

“But…”

Seeing that Emma was about to say something else, I interrupted her, “I don’t want to hear about the

Hinton family anymore, Emma.”

Changing her tone, Emma paused for a few seconds, eventually letting out a helpless sigh, “Alright,

perhaps everything is destined, Tabatha. Are you busy later? Could you go to the school and pick up

Hermosa for me? One of my students had an issue, I can’t get away.”

Emma was a university professor. Besides teaching, she was relatively leisurely on ordinary days, and

it was rare for anything to hold her back. I nodded, didn’t think much, and agreed.

Hermosa was a middle school student. I really didn’t know what kids. these days were eating. Standing

at the school gate, watching a group of students in uniforms coming out, I always felt that I was indeed

a bit short, especially many of the boys. At the age of fourteen or fifteen, how could they already be

close to six feet tall.

Hermosa came out a bit late. Seeing that it was me who came to pick her up, she wasn’t surprised.

She looked at me and laughed, “Auntie, long time no see.”

I had interacted with this child a few times when I was with the Hinton family, so she wasn’t exactly a

stranger to me. However, due to my rocky relationship with Walter, I tended to be quiet and unsociable

during my time with the Hinton family, so I wouldn’t say I was familiar with her.

I gave a slight smile and said, “Call me Tabatha, don’t call me Auntie

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anymore.”

When I uttered this title, I did feel somewhat emotional. How time flies, how did I suddenly become an

aunt.

Hermosa pursed her lips and shook her head slightly, “I’ve gotten used to it, I won’t change it. By the

way, Auntie, could you accompany me to the bookstore later? I want to buy a few books.”

“Hermosa.” I hadn’t even opened my mouth when I heard a man’s deep voice.

Instinctively following the sound, I saw it was William, with Rachel, whom I hadn’t seen for a long time,

standing beside him. Catching a glimpse of Rachel’s slightly bulging belly, my heart sank, leaving me

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“Auntie, let’s go!” Hermosa tugged at my sleeve, pulling me along with a stern expression on her small

face, ready to leave.

William stood in front of us, looking at me. He seemed a bit embarrassed as he began to speak, “Ms.

Conner.”

Everyone started calling her Ms. Conner.

I laughed at myself, not really caring, just looking at him, forcing a stiff smile, and responded coldly and

distantly, “Mr. Hinton.”

He seemed somewhat embarrassed, raising his hand to rub his nose. He looked at Hermosa and said,

“Hermosa, tomorrow is the weekend. Dad will come to pick you up and take you to the amusement

park later.”

Hermosa looked up at her, a warm anger seeping through her displeased face, “No need, I don’t want

to go, you can take someone else.”

Thinking about William and Emma’s aflair, William was not hiding it

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at all now.

I was contemptuous in my heart, but after all, this was someone else’s business.

Taking a slight breath, I looked at Hermosa and said, “Hermosa, Auntie is waiting for you in the car.”