Chapter 568

Allison's flight was scheduled to arrive at 9:30. So Ariana went to the airport early. She could have sent the chauffeur, but she wanted to see how Allison was doing these days—and, of course, to meet her adorable goddaughter in person. Soon enough, the clock struck half past nine. Ariana sat in the car, idly scrolling through her phone as she waited. It wasn’t until Allison finally emerged from the arrivals gate that Ariana caught sight of her. A warm smile curved Ariana’s lips as she stepped out of the car and walked toward her friend. Allison carried herself with a newfound maturity, a quiet strength that hadn’t been there before—proof that the ordeal with her daughter had tempered her spirit. She wore a beige trench coat, her softly curled hair cascading over her shoulders. In her arms, she cradled a little girl. Stefan walked beside her, flanked by two assistants and three bodyguards. The assistants wheeled two large suitcases behind them. Ariana approached Allison. The child—Beib