The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold)
Chapter 684

Chapter 684

"Thanks a bunch, William," Sierra chuckled through her tears.

If only Skyler could fancy her, and let her stay by his side, she could escape her life of hardship. No more drifting from place to place, no more hustling just to get a decent meal.

Tanya sat in the RV, peering out the window, contemplative. She had chosen Sierra precisely because she could keep her under her thumb.

Despite being down on her luck, Sierra carried a noble title, a proud inheritance from her father.

In Tanya's eyes, a woman like her was far more suitable for Skyler than those pampered darlings born with a silver spoon in their mouths.

Just then, a text message buzzed in, [Mom, you're at Elysiurn?] She replied swiftly, [Leopold knows about you now. Stay under the radar.] [No one will ever find me. I am Skyler's shadow, and who can catch a shadow? Where he goes, I follow. Anyone who crosses him will vanish] [You've been a bit too active lately. Don't make a move without my say-so.] (Got it, Mom.] Tanya deleted the messages, leaving no trace, her lips curling into a warm, benign smile, only her eyes betraying a chilling intensity.

Outside the RV, everyone had gathered around a wooden table, engrossed in a murder mystery game.

William was still a child, shielded from the bloody narratives, so Aurelia had picked out an upbeat, puzzle-solving game for him

After everyone had read their parts, they took turns introducing their characters.

Sierra drew the role of Eliza, a poor orphan, who fell from grace and was bullied.

Sierra couldn't help but relate, and as she introduced her character, tears began to stream down her face.

Skyler clicked his tongue, "Girls and their tears, even in a game.”

Sierra sniffled, "But Skyler, I'm playing a child now, right? It's okay for children to cry”

Aurelia handed her a tissue, "Sierra, this is supposed to be a fun game, so why the waterworks?"

"I just feel for Eliza, is all’ Sierra sobbed.

William chimed in, "Mommy, Sierra is an orphan. Her mommy and daddy went to heaven in a plane crash"

Aurelia paused, having thought Sierra was from some wealthy lineage.

She reached out, wrapping an arm around Sierra, “Everything will be okay, and your parents are angels now, watching over you from heaven."

Skyler sighed, "Given your sad story, I'll allow you a moment's tears."

William, with his childlike innocence, said, "Mommy, Skyler and I already agreed to be her friend." Aurelia's face brightened with a smile, "You're boys, you know. You should always look out for her, okay?"

Okay," William nodded earnestly, the perfect little gentleman.

The tranquility of the afternoon was abruptly shattered by an unwelcome interruption - Megan. Skyler groaned, clutching his forehead, "Great, the inescapable pest is here.

There goes our holiday Sierra asked in a whisper, "Who is she?"

William grimaced, "She's Leopold's second wife, but they're getting divorced.”

Sierra was taken aback, "What about Aurelia?” She had assumed Aurelia was Leopold's wife.

"My mommy is Uncle Leopold's ex-wife,” William explained, "Their relationships are super complicated. It'd take ages to explain.”

Sierra was flabbergasted. It was indeed quite a tangle.

Skyler spread his hands, "See, aren't adults just a hassle? Our world, as kids, is much simpler.” Suddenly Sierra found it amusing. Skyler was desperate not to grow up, while she dreamed of maturing faster, to leave her uncle's abuse behind.

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