Chapter 471

Meanwhile, at Wynthorpe Manor, packing was underway. It was early summer, and Chloe Grace, looking frail, sat in the living room, a soft knit cardigan draped over her long dress. She was reading the evening paper while her mother, Elaria Grace, sorted through clothes in the walk-in closet nearby. The front page carried news of William Turner’s marriage. He had gotten his marriage certificate with Olivia Hale. The ceremony was set for four days later. Funny thing—Chloe was flying to Brankenheim in four days for her second surgery. Though the paper didn’t have much space, half the page was taken up by Turner and Hale’s wedding photos. Elaria picked up a dress and walked over to ask if it should be packed for the trip. But when she spotted her daughter staring blankly ahead, she stopped. Softly, she said, “Turner moved mountains for her. You don’t need to look at anything about him anymore.” Chloe gave a small smile and nodded. “I didn’t read it on purpose.” Then she set the paper down—ju