A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 527

Panicking, she instinctively used both hands to try and shove Rowan away.

"What are you so shy about?"

Seeing the tips of her ears turn red, Rowan let out a low laugh. "Seeing me holding my girlfriend instead of dying alone is the highlight of her day."

"Right, Grandma?"

He didn't even hesitate to drag Janice into it.

Elissa realized her thick skin was nowhere near his level.

The man was completely bulletproof.

Janice pointed a finger at him from across the room, her smile deepening. "Yes, exactly. It's wonderful seeing you young people so affectionate. I couldn't be happier for you."

Of course she was happy. She was desperately hoping nothing would ever come between them again.

She wanted them to stay exactly like this forever.

Elissa bit her lip, offering a sheepish, embarrassed smile.

But the sense of belonging in her chest swelled.

It wasn't the superficial comfort of familiar objects, but... the feeling of true family.

She could tell the old lady genuinely saw her as a granddaughter-in-law.

It warmed her heart, but beneath the surface, a quiet sense of anxiety lingered.

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The next day, after finishing her shift at the clinic, Elissa checked the time. It was already 2 PM.

She quickly packed her things, grabbed a quick bowl of noodles nearby, and drove straight to Atwater Manor.

Arriving at this hour was perfect.

Old Mrs. Atwater would just be waking up from her afternoon nap, and Elissa could examine her and leave immediately.

If she arrived too late, she'd run into dinner time, and she had zero desire to cross paths with Carmela.

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