Chapter 13

Before Juliet and I could say another word, Steve pushed the door open and walked in. He had arrived so suddenly that we didn't even have time to exchange a look, let alone come up with a plan. Seeing Juliet in my room didn't surprise him much. But when his gaze landed on Hillary, a suspicious look flickered in his eyes. Afraid he might notice something, Juliet quickly improvised and explained, "This is one of Zara's former colleagues. She heard Zara was sick and came to check on her. Don't worry. She's very tight-lipped. She won't say a word about you two being secretly married." "Hello, Mr. Griffin," Hillary greeted him calmly while smiling courteously without giving anything away. Steve gave her a curt nod and shifted his attention to Juliet. His tone was light, yet it carried an unmistakable air of authority. "My daughter will be attending Sanctus Kindergarten from now on. Take good care of her and make sure she isn't upset there." After saying that, he didn't seem to have an