A Reluctant Return

Valerie looked at Clara, momentarily at a loss for words.

When she first found out she was part of the Kensington family, Valerie couldn't accept it, couldn't believe it.

But now, Valerie had come to terms with it. She'd managed to pull herself together pretty quickly.

Even when Clara mentioned the Kensington family was coming to Alden, Valerie didn't think much of it.

But Clara's words suddenly b