#31 — Stepdaughter

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Elaine "Who wants to know?" Jade gave the person standing in my doorway a once over, her arms folded. Like with Asher, introductions were not necessary, but unlike with Grayson's brother, my best friend's tone dripped with venom as she stared at the unwelcome visitor. I'd never labeled anyone unwelcome before. Not even the creepy strangers that washed up on my porch. Nope. Those at the very least got a smile from me, albeit forced. I wasn't willing to force one for Gabrielle Springer. Grayson's fiancée. I waved away the pinch in my chest at that reality. Gabrielle on the other hand seemed to have perfected hers. It lit up at Jade as she towered over my best friend, an obnoxiously large teddy bear in her arms that made me frown at the woman. What the hell was up with that? "Ma

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