Ulterior Motives

Clara's words made Rosa's forehead twitch, and Zane's half-smiling look made her feel nervous. Knowing Zane was someone who would go all out, Rosa quickly explained, "Zane, don't listen to Lara's nonsense. Cely is my granddaughter; who would bully her? We were just chatting with her!"

Noticing that Zane's gaze had landed on Gideon, Rosa continued, "Gid is a guest I invited. After all, he's Cely's