Chapter 439

Hesper looked up and into Rickard's eyes. Hesper knew Rickard didn't believe she was Pennleigh's girlfriend. She also knew that her peaceful life in Fredonia was going to be ruined. Even though Hesper acted weird, Isobella didn't think much about it and went to the kitchen to talk to them about lunch later. Pennleigh looked sorry. "I'm sorry. After I heard my dad say Rickard was our guest, I wanted to ask you to leave but was stopped…" "It's alright, you don't have to explain. I get it." Rickard suddenly showing up was very much a coincidence. Hesper knew that she had terrible luck, so she couldn't blame Pennleigh or anyone else. However… Rickard finding out where she was made her feel embarrassed. She was no longer Ms. Lane who had the same status as he did, but was instead in an awkward position. It was as though she was an imposter. "You could leave if you want to. I'll say something came up." Hesper shook her head. "Rickard saw me, so there's no point leaving. He'll