Not Your Place

Stella immediately turned around and shook Valerie's hand. Her two little dimples showed as she smiled and said, "Ms. Thorne, may I stay at your house for a night?"

Valerie knew that Gideon wanted her to reject Stella. After all, it was quite pitiful for him to be alone at home.

However, Valerie wouldn't let him have his way. Besides, she liked the little girl whose eyes curved when she smiled.