Chapter 62

Renewed hope flashed in Estelle's eyes, as though she'd been brought back to life once more. "Of course not." She beamed brightly at Seth. "I won't give up so easily. Mr. Pembroke might have gotten the wrong idea about me, but I'll explain things to him. If he won't see me the first time, then I'll just go again until he does." Then, Estelle sent Ronald's assistant, Mason Greer, a text message. She seemed more at ease after doing so. Soon, she fell asleep against Seth's shoulder. He looked down at her quietly for a long time. Without a word, he shifted ever so slightly closer so she could rest more comfortably. Lowering his head, he gently nuzzled the top of her hair. … The next morning, Estelle came running down the stairs excitedly, clutching her phone in her hands. When she saw Seth in the kitchen, she rushed in and held the phone up to share the good news. "Look, Seth! Mr. Pembroke has agreed to see us!" Seth was stunned for a moment after reading the text message. Then, h