A Mother's Promise

Jared sneered. "Don't think you're so clever. It could easily backfire." He pursed his lips, suggesting something deeper.

'Only a fool like Gideon would think Stella was just trying to help Vivian. She intended to encourage Declan to snatch the child and sever Vivian's relationship with her daughter completely. She's truly shameless and malicious,' he thought.

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Vivian carried Hazel to the car