Tamara’s heart skipped a beat when she heard his voice. She anxiously hung up the phone and texted Sebastian: “Where are you?”Sebastian replied: “On my way home. Did you call earlier?”Tamara replied: “Eugenia answered. Why was she in your room?”Tamara cut right to the chase. She was eager to get to the bottom of this.Sebastian answered: “I’ll tell you when I get home.”Tamara stared at his reply before she put away her phone.The weird feeling inside her faded.She was relieved when Sebastian agreed to explain everything to her.The soup’s aroma beckoned for Tamara’s attention, and she happily complied.After 20 minutes, Sebastian arrived home.A servant helped change him out of his work shoes. Sebastian saw Tamara on the couch.Tamara was dressed in a yellow dress and was playing with a teddy bear. Her braided hair fell across her shoulders, and a smile accompanied her usual gentle expression as she conversed with Ms. Thompson.Sebastian took off his tie. He swallowed
Wait a minute…Didn’t Sebastian say he had had his dinner when Ms. Thompson had asked earlier?Tamara’s eyes narrowed, and she headed for the dining hall.Sebastian was having his dinner. When he saw Tamara, he smiled cheekily. “What’s this? It had only been a minute, and you already missed me?”Tamara flushed. “Didn’t you say you had your dinner?”Sebastian stared intensely at Tamara. “I have every reason to suspect Young Mrs. Lynch is here because she missed me. I was lying to Ms. Thompson. Did you believe it? Or maybe, you were just using this as an excuse to look for me?”Tamara rolled her eyes.She was done with the conversation.Tamara turned to leave the dining hall as Sebastian chuckled behind her.What was he laughing about?Tamara’s face flushed even more. She decided to go upstairs.Back in their room, her phone vibrated.It was a text from Anthony. “He won’t tell, miss.”Tamara raised an eyebrow. He didn’t break despite her scented tea leaves?The people they
Sebastian watched as Tamara left. Defeat flashed across his eyes before he took out his phone to make a call.“Hello? Seb? What’s up?” came Benjamin’s voice.“I heard the competition at ST Club is nearing, and you couldn’t make it,” stated Sebastian.Benjamin paused. “I never said that…”“I understand you’re busy,” Sebastian continued, “So I decided to put off any task I had that day and go in your stead.”Benjamin was confused beyond words.What the fuck?“Wait a minute, Seb. Go in my stead? Didn’t I just say I have nothing going on that day?” Ever since Sebastian married, Benjamin could never get a read on him.Wait. Married…Benjamin’s eyes became as wide as saucers. “Sebastian, don’t tell me you are coming up with this ridiculous excuse just to see your wife’s game.”Sebastian snorted, “It seems your brain is lagging because of your relationship. I suggest you get married soon.”He hung up right after.Benjamin’s jaw dropped.That was a low blow.…Tamara went straig
Tamara and Margot turned around and saw Eugenia walking in with another girl.The mocking words came from none other than the girl.“Where the fuck did you come from? Did you learn anything in school? Who gave you the right to spew bullshit everywhere you go?” snapped Margot. She didn’t care who the girl was.The girl’s face fell. “What? Everyone knows she’s mute. Can’t a girl tell the truth?”“I agree. Everyone knows you’re a bitch! Can’t a girl tell the truth?” mocked Margot.The girl stamped her feet in anger. She almost lost control and hit Margot.Tamara smiled. Margot was a fighter through and through.But why did the girl look familiar?A memory sprung up. Tamara remembered. This girl followed Rowena everywhere. If her memory served her right, the girl was called Elina Grand, and she came from a family of upstarts. She was always complimenting Rowena. Since Rowena disappeared, she seemed to have leeched onto someone else.Elina glared harshly at Tamara. “What the fuck a
Tamara couldn’t help but laugh as she entered the fitting room.Elina piped up, “Goddess? Have you looked in the mirror recently? She can’t even talk. Goddess my ass!”Margot rolled her eyes at her. “Was one slap not enough? Who told you a goddess is defined by her voice? Can’t she just be pretty? You seemed reluctant to admit how pretty Tammy is. Are you jealous?”Eugenia nearly exploded in rage. She laughed mockingly as a thought passed through her mind. “You’re right. She’s pretty. How else could she become Young Mrs. Lynch? What a touching tale of rags to riches.”Margot spared a look at Eugenia. “Have you ever tried teaching your dog anything? The Simmons family was once one of Londsville’s wealthy families. At least, they were far better off than some upstart family.”Elina gasped.Margot was not one to hold back.Eugenia smiled gently. “It is as you say. The Simmons family is a thing of the past.”“That’s right!” agreed Elina. She smiled triumphantly at Margot.Margot t
A black card with the word ‘Lynch’ on it? It must be Sebastian’s card.Eugenia had just made fun of Tamara for not having access to the Lynch family’s wealth. Tamara now pulled out a black card. Tamara’s place in the family was as clear as day.Eugenia felt as if she had been hit in the face!Margot smirked at Eugenia. “Some people are completely unaware of where they stand. How could an outsider possibly know what goes on between a husband and wife behind closed doors?”Eugenia fell silent.Margot’s reminder stung.Tamara was only a step ahead of her.If Eugenia had slept with Sebastian, she would be the one in the spotlight instead!Although Eugenia was burning with jealousy, her face remained indifferent. She smiled as she suddenly remembered something. “I’m curious, Young Mrs. Lynch, if Young Mr. Lynch told you about last night? I was in a hotel with him.”Eugenia spared a meaningful look at Tamara before leaving with Elina.Elina looked at Eugenia with wide eyes after th
What a sweet tone Eugenia was using…Tamara’s brows knitted together before she unwittingly turned to Margot.Seeing how disgustingly sweet Eugenia’s tone was, it was apparent something was going on between them. Tamara never knew Benjamin was ‘friends’ with Eugenia.Margot was not oblivious. Her expression shifted before a smirk cut across her face. “So the great Mr. Inkling was gone for a few days because he was accompanying his ‘friend.’”Benjamin smiled. “What business do you have with me?”“You should know why I was looking for you,” Margot growled. She glared harshly at Benjamin before telling Tamara, “Since the great Mr. Inkling has to accompany his’ friend,’ let’s not bother them any further. Come on. I’ll send you home.”Tamara could feel something was up with Margot, but judging from their situation, now was not the time for that.Tamara nodded and allowed Margot to drag her away. The two left the mall.Eugenia watched the two leave victoriously. She was happy to brin
“I just think Ms. Zimmerman seemed to care a lot about you,” explained Eugenia. What was up with Benjamin?Why was he looking at her like that?Benjamin’s smile deepened. “I feel the same way.”Benjamin’s smile softened as he stared at the red sports car.…Meanwhile, back at Skarrowlilt Grove…Tamara got down from the car and signed to Margot, “Do you want to come inside?”Margot waved her hand lazily. “No thanks. I’m a little tired and want to head back for a nap.”Tamara nodded. “Take care.”Margot blew Tamara a kiss and drove off.Tamara entered the house and saw Ms. Thompson working in the kitchen. A maid whispered to her, and she hurried over to Tamara. “Welcome home, Young Mrs. Lynch. Do you have any cravings for today?”Tamara heard Ms. Thompson chuckle as she took out her phone to type. “Young Mrs. Lynch, you no longer have to type your words. I learned sign language.”Tamara was taken aback. Her clear eyes shone in surprise.Ms. Thompson held Tamara’s hands. “You