Grace
The moment I stepped inside, I let myself collapse onto the couch. Every muscle in my body ached, and for the first time this morning, I felt like I could finally breathe, and relax.
When I turned my head, I nearly groaned. Kneeling right there on the floor beside me were Liana and Lucas, their faces too close for comfort.
Liana’s lips curled into a knowing smile, like she had uncovered the juiciest secret of the century. Lucas, on the other hand, wore those big puppy-dog eyes that made it impossible to stay annoyed at him.
“Aunt Grace,” Lucas said. “Was that your boss? The one that bullied you?”
Liana cut him off with a scoff, tossing her hair back. “How many times do I have to tell you? You’re wrong. He didn’t bully her. They’re boyfriend and girlfriend. Right, Aunt?”
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