The Weight We Share

Sloane had long since accepted that she wasn't some pampered princess anymore.

Seeing Sloane like this, Marta gave a contented smile.

'Sloane's got what it takes to stand on her own,' Marta thought. 'Even if she ends up as the last one in the Sterling family, she'll always manage just fine.'

"Ms. Sloane, I've been thinking it over. I'll wait until Ms. Valerie's feeling better before I go back home