Her CEO Stalker and Her Second Chance Mate (Adelaide) novel Chapter 166

Chapter 166

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I pulled up to my grandmother’s house, and took a few deep breaths. This was going to be a

night of truths, even if I had to pry them out of her. I wasn’t doing this another damn day. I

couldn’t take it, and I wasn’t leaving here without answers. When she saw me striding up

alone, she looked over my shoulder, searching for him.

“Where is Carter?”

“I doubt he’s coming,” was all I said as she pushed the door open for me. She glanced up at my

resolved and grave expression, her features mirrored mine; her cheery mood was silenced as

she led me into the kitchen. Henry was absent, that wasn’t unusual; he often showed up just

in time for dinner. She motioned me to the table and sat across from me, the scent of food

making me nauseous. I wasn’t here to eat anyway, I told myself as she sat across from me.

“What’s wrong, Brair? You don’t look well. Where is Carter?” she asked, genuinely concerned.

I shrugged. “I suppose all the secrets are catching up to me,” I said, devoid of emotion; I

didn’t have the energy for them.

She sighed. “Tell me what’s going on with you two,” she insisted.

“Well, Clyde insisted on seeing me. I learned some things about Carter I’m still questioning,

but I’m not here because of Carter, I’m here for what only you can tell me,” I said, crossing my

arms across my chest. Her eyes cast down, and she stood turning off the stove. That let me

know she knew very well why I was here and that the act of a pleasant reunited family was

over. I was due answers, and the charade was over. My feelings no longer mattered, just the

truth. She rummaged about, pulled the kettle that had been steaming on the stove off, and

poured two cups of tea. I watched her patiently. I had all night to listen; I’d waited my whole

life full of lies to find out whatever she was about to tell me. I could let her compose herself

and make tea. A few minutes later, she sat in front of me, passing me a cup. I took it and held

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