Chapter 21 The Dazzling Return
Chapter 21 The Dazzling Return
Five years later, at Kordale airport terminal.
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Celia breezed through, sporting a chic khaki windbreaker, sleek black boots, and shades. In one hand, she cradled a cherubic little girl with flushed cheeks, chatting away on her phone.
Close behind, two boys, mirror images of each other, clasped hands, surveying the bustling terminal.
“Felicia, I’ve touched down. No need to swing by
“I should’ve been there to greet you, Celia, but work got in the way,” Felicia apologized.
“No worries, Felicia. It’s been five years, but this place still feels like home. Celia reassured with a smile.
“Great, then I’ll chill out. How about dinner tonight? I’ve been longing to catch up with you!”
“Absolutely! Missed you loads. See you tonight With that, Celia ended the call.
She casually took off her sunglasses, revealing a face different from the old her.
Her return this time was fueled by vengeance and the quest to locate lan
Half a decade earlier, a fleeting encounter with a high–profile individual led to the birth of three charming children.
Thankfully, they bore a striking resemblance to her.
To safeguard her offspring and maintain the element of surprise against adversaries, she donned a lifelike human mask upon her return to her homeland’s soil
With a new identity, a changed surname, and a deliberately altered voice, she auned to swiftly and decisively accomplish her objectives.
“Dr. Walters?” A voice broke through Celia’s concentration as she buckled her kids into the car.
Celia’s pulse quickened. Yes, I’m Alana Walters she replied, her voice hushed, already settling into her new persona. She had revamped her ID and online profiles to match this alias.
A smile spread across the man’s face as he passed her a business card. “Dr. Walters, I’m with the Channing family. Shane, our young master, needs your expertise to tend to his grandmother’s illness”
How’d Shane figure I was heading back today? Alana mused, taking the proffered card with a start.
Maybe he scoped my online updates and flight details? suggested her racing mind
But considering Shane’s past engagement to Samantha five years back, odds were they’d tied the knot and had kids by now.
Alana shook off the thought. Getting mixed up with the Channing clan was the last thing she wanted.
“Sorry, but I deal more with alternative medicine. Your lady’s illness might not be my forte, Alana explained.
The bodyguard shook his head, “Dr. Walters, you’re selling yourself short. Your rep precedes you globally, especially with complex cases. Our guy’s ready to drop serious cash if you can help.
Hard to turn down an offer like that.
After a brief ponder, Alana relented, “Fine, gimme the address. I’ll swing by this arvo.
It wasn’t for the money, but a chance to pay back Shane’s past kindness.
Adding to her reasons, Shane’s grandmother had bonded with her and even gave her a cherished family jade bracelet at their first encounter.
Driven by personal and ethical motivations, she couldn’t turn down the invite.
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Chapter 21 The Dazzling Return
As she shut the car door, Alana glanced at her three kids. “Once we settle in and grab a bite, you guys can have some playtime. I gotta run out for a bit”
Layla’s face lit up, her voice swe
swert as she asked, “Mom, are you going to see Dad?”
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