Strangers by Design

Everyone turned their attention toward him.

“Is it...”

“Declan? Uncle Homer, why did you bring him here? Isn't he busy recently?” Melody dropped Valerie's hand as she approached them in delight.

The words naturally caught Valerie's attention, causing her to look up subconsciously. Coincidentally, her eyes and Declan's met. In fact, she even caught a mischievous glint in his eyes.

“Declan is like f