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Maddox From the third floor balcony , I could see straight down into the living room . Harper and Anna were curled up on the sofa , their knees turned toward each other like they were completely locked in their own world . They whispered and laughed without holding back . Harper even reached over and pushed Anna lightly . She responded by flicking her forehead . I had moments when I had seen Harper happy before , but that was something else and I couldn't stop smiling because I knew that she wished to be with her sister and it was finally real .
While still watching them , there were slow footsteps behind me . " Careful ," Uncle Sebastian said casually as he joined me . " If you keep staring like that , you're going to start looking like you're plotting something. " " I just can't help it ," I said , without turning my head to the side to look at him . " Well ," he chuckled softly , " looks like you're going to be the third wheel for a while . " " I don't mind , " I said honestly . " Just look at them . " He nodded slowly . " I've never seen Anna like that .
She used to smile when you'd show her pictures and videos of Harper , but seeing her in person is different . " I finally glanced at him . " Everything you've been doing for Anna , Harper sees the change and she appreciates it . " He sighed heavily . " I'm glad she does because you know it wasn't easy . I'll ever forget the first time I met Anna . She was too wild and rebellious , like she was ready to fight something or someone . I just wanted to tame her . With proper guidance , she now acts a little more elegant and I like that ." I raised an eyebrow . " Hmm , you like that ?
" He immediately shook his head . " Stop . Don't start . " " Start what ? " I teased him . " You know exactly what ." I turned around so I could lean against the railing . " I just think it's interesting how you constantly argue with her and she makes you furious . You've even threatened to walk away from all this and just let her be , but five minutes later , you're soft again ." He scoffed . " That's not what happens . " " It definitely is . " He crossed his arms . " I've only tolerated Anna this long for Harper's sake ." I nodded slowly , pretending to accept that . " Of course .
This is for Harper's sake . " He gave me a warning look , but before he could speak , he glanced back downstairs when he heard Anna laugh loudly at something Harper had said . I looked over as well and caught Anna throwing her head back . 175 10.23 pm P PPD Chapter 201 He watched her longer than necessary and that made me smirk , " Whatever helps you sleep at night , Uncle He said something under his breath , but he didn't deny it .
As Anna was randomly looking around , she spotted us , but her eyes lingered on my Uncle , who quickly looked away like he had been caught doing something he wasn't supposed to be doing . Her smile slightly faded , but she said something to Harper and smiled again brightly . Harper looked up and the moment our eyes met , her smile turned brighter . I could feel how happy and grateful she was of all the things I had ever done for her , that was my proudest moment .
Harper When I woke up in the morning , the first thing I did was reach to my right and the moment I felt the space was empty , my eyes shot open . For a second , I thought it was a dream and Maddox hadn't brought her back . I thought I had imagined that bright orange hair , the laughter and the way she held me like she never wanted to let go . I sat up quickly . " Anna ? " There was no answer and my heart started racing . I threw the covers off and hurried out of bed , first checking the bathroom . She wasn't there , so I rushed into the hallway , barefoot . I didn't even care how I looked .
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Another part of me quickly remembered that it was all real , but it bothered me that she wasn't there when I woke if she- Suddenly , a hand wrapped around my wrist and pulled me into a nearby room behind me . up . What I barely had time to gasp before the door closed , but I didn't panic because I knew that grip . It was so possessive that it felt familiar . And then there was that natural scent that made me smile a little . Right behind me , Maddox's soft lips brushed against my ear as he wrapped his arms around me . " It's almost 11 AM , " he whispered . " Slept like a baby ?
" " Mhm ." " Where are you running off to in such a hurry ? " He kissed my earlobe . I exhaled sharply with my eyes closed , placing my hands on his wrists . " I'm looking for my sister . She wasn't in bed when I woke up . " " She's outside with my uncle . " My eyes shot open with raised eyebrows . " With your uncle ? " He guided me towards the window and we peeked through the curtains . It only took a few seconds for me to spot her , thanks to that orange air . She was with Uncle Sebastian near a garden path , the two of them standing a few feet apart .
It looked like they were arguing as she kept pointing at him while he had his arms folded . She stepped closer to say something more and he said something back . It made me feel a little tense because it looked serious . But then , she rolled her eyes and he shook his head . Then they both smiled brightly before laughing . " Huh ... " I said , pleasantly surprised . 975 Chapter 201 " Yup . " Maddox said beside me . " That's how it's been for a while now to The way I see it , he likes it that way ?
When Anna turned around so she could start walking back towards the house with Uncle Sebastian following Art by immediately held onto Maddox's hand , pulling him along with me into the hallway . I just warrent stew key on the daythe We were already halfway down the staircase when Anna hurried up and we met halfway . She threw her arms arteryť ne even before I could do it and that made me grin like a little kid . " I watched you sleep for a while and decided to leave the room , " she said on my shoulder .
" Good morning I wanted to hold her tight just a little longer , but it wasn't just the two of us . Pulling away from her , I smiled at Uncle Sebastian to greet him as well . I didn't want a repeat of the previous night Stretching her arms above her head , Anna said , " I'm starving . Somebody here better have good breakfast options " She then glanced at me . " And later in the day , I want to meet Aunt Patricia and my cousins . " My heart skipped a beat at how she had said it so naturally . I was glad she was taking the step herself .
I could've asked Uncle Sebastian about breakfast because he was right there , but I just gravitated towards Maddox as I reached for his hand myself . " Any restaurants in mind ? " He looked down at my hand holding his before looking up at my face . " I'd like to surprise you ," he said . " Why don't you just freshen up first and then we can- " " Hey , " Anna said to me , pulling me away from Maddox . " I just remembered that there's something I need to show you . Come on . " Without a second thought , she led the way up the stairs .
I easily followed her , but felt awful that she had interrupted Maddox . I looked back at him and could tell he didn't like that . After mouthing an apology to him , he just dismissively shook his head with a smile like it wasn't a big deal and I quietly thanked him for that . When we were back in our room and I closed the door behind me , I tried not to think about what had just happened by the stairs . " So , what did you want to show me ? " I asked her . " Nothing , but I still have something to say . " " Oh , what's up ?
" " I have to admit that when I woke up before you , I just wanted to wake you up so you could make that call to Grayson . I really want to talk to him in person today ." She smiled as she said it , but nothing about it seemed friendly . I wasn't even bothered by that because I couldn't wait for them to meet . I nodded in agreement , rushing over to my bedside table to reach for my phone . I sat down on the bed and she sat right beside me , watching as I unblocked him . by h # Commandere just say that by the see It bone with let's g how , hold on a second My bad sited .
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