Chapter 1709

Marika would be arriving in Deppland the next day. Although she'd forbidden Maryanne from telling Terence, he was definitely going to seek her out. He didn't know what was going on, but it would be inappropriate for Chantelle to continue staying in his house. The two days had felt so short. Reluctance simmered in Terence's heart at the thought of Chantelle leaving. He hummed a response, his voice sounding particularly deep in the darkness. Chantelle couldn't see his expression, but she could tell from his voice alone that he was in low spirits. She turned on her side and looked at Janet's sleeping face, guilt and conflict surging in her heart. Janet would occasionally move her little mouth. Chantelle didn't know what she was dreaming about, but the smile on her face kept appearing and disappearing. Sleep eluded Chantelle for the rest of the night. … Meryl and Baxter arrived at 8:00 am. Janet was playing in the living room when she spotted their car through the floor-to-ceiling