From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 320

Laurinda gave a quick nod, staying out of the siblings’ drama and turning her attention back to her game.

A moment later, she pushed her tiles forward with a grin. “That’s it. I win. Self-drawn.”

Harrell just stared at his losing hand, a mix of confusion and regret on his face. Now he understood why Bonnie had given him that sympathetic look when he’d said he was going to play against Laurinda.

Laurinda scooped up her winnings with a satisfied smile and stretched her arms over her head. “Foley, you take over. I’m tired.”

Before Foley could even react, Laurinda gently pulled him into her seat and headed straight for the stairs, her long legs taking the steps two at a time.

Adolphus came in from outside, glancing around for Laurinda. “Where’s Laurinda?”

“She said she was tired, probably went to her room to rest. Maybe you should check on her,” someone replied.

Adolphus just hummed in response and walked upstairs. As he reached the second floor, he heard Laurinda’s voice coming from Bonnie’s room. Not wanting to interrupt, he went straight to Laurinda’s study instead.

Once inside, Adolphus opened his laptop. After a few moments, the screen lit up with the face of a blond, blue-eyed man.

“Adolphus, we’re in Mistfall Atoll right now. We found something about what you asked. The people who hurt Laurinda aren’t local. They followed her when she arrived. Their tracks have been erased, but we’re still trying to trace them.”

“Keep looking. And don’t forget the one who betrayed her,” Adolphus replied.

He already had his own theories. The longer he spent with Laurinda, the more certain he was that her past was anything but simple. He suspected these people were tied to her background, maybe even from Stonehaven.

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