Her Hidden Hero from the Unwritten Page novel Chapter 46

Back in her dorm room after lunch, Winona lay on her bed and sent a text checking in on her idiot brother.

Melancholy Sweetie: [You there?]

Seth: [Speak.]

Melancholy Sweetie: [Did you catch your crush's livestream at noon?]

Seth: [No.]

Winona raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Melancholy Sweetie: [Why not?]

That wasn't exactly standard behavior for a devoted simp.

Seth: [Busy.]

Melancholy Sweetie: [With what?]

Seth: [Someone else's private business. Can't say.]

Melancholy Sweetie: [Alright.]

She didn't press the issue. She copied her bank account number and sent it to Herbert.

Melancholy Sweetie: [Don't forget to transfer it tonight.]

-

Herbert was still at the restaurant when he got the text.

He opened his phone, frowned deeply at the message, and tossed the device back onto the table.

The other two people at the table went quiet.

Quentin Hart asked first, "Who was that? What's got you so pissed off?"

"Winona," Herbert muttered, lips pressed tight.

Samantha Barlow smiled and took a sip of water. "Well, that explains it."

Quentin nodded sagely. "With a temper like hers, most people wouldn't be able to stand it."

Herbert closed his eyes.

Suddenly, the image of Rhea looking up at him this morning flashed into his mind.

Wearing a simple white blouse, she had looked so sweet, her big doe eyes filled with pure adoration.

It was completely different from Winona.

Winona's affection wasn't admiration; it was pure possessiveness—the desire to claim a valuable prize all for herself.

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