Chapter 1184

Embers of Hope

“Listen, you must act like nothing’s changed and stick to the plan. It’s the only way to keep Violet from getting suspicious about me.”

Even with Violet by his side, he couldn’t shake the lingering sense that the Belcourt family still eyed him suspiciously.

Violet’s mistrust likely originated from her own lingering doubts about him.

Otherwise, she would have made the long journey from Adania to Yatesville without taking some action.

Maybe that birthday party had been just what Violet needed to relax finally.

He hesitated, stealing a glance at Lucy.