Chapter 491

Holly took the flasks from Bryce and pulled him aside to sit on a chair.

She spoke with him for a while, then remembered that she had gotten food for Merope.

She said to the bodyguards, "Give Mrs. Gabelman the food."

"Very well, ma'am."

The bodyguards handed the food over to Merope, saying, "It's mashed potatoes and chicken."

Then, they pointed at the clothes. "These are clothes that Ms. Sinclair has picked out for Abelin."

Bryce looked at the bags. She'd even bought socks for Abelin. His eyes dimmed.

But his displeasure disappeared when he remembered the angry way that Holly had stood up for him against Merope.

Merope said nothing, opening the packaging.

The chicken was perfectly fried and crispy. The mashed potatoes glistened, covered in thick brown gravy.

She frowned and said in slight disdain, "I don't eat these kinds of things."

Holly suppressed her annoyance and said, "I asked you if you wanted anything, and you said you were okay with anything."

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