Chapter 117: What Teddy Left Out

Mateo, who was Byron's half-brother, gave Emily the impression that this was a warm and loving family. As she made her way through the entrance hall and into the living room, she got a good vibe about the house. Well-worn gloves and hats hung in the hall, ready for farm work, while the living room was decorated with stone carvings and books on gleaming wooden shelves.

"Mateo, did you get the door?" a woman's voice called from one of the back rooms. "Who is it?"

The kid hesitated a moment then said, "I think you better meet this visitor."

The woman who came out to greet her had long, wavy hair, just like Mateo, and a beautiful though tired face with some puffiness around the eyes like she hadn't slept well.

"Hello, my name is Aitana. Welcome to our farm!" Her middle-aged face was marked by a few lines, but they were mostly laugh lines that told of a kind and joyful personality.

"Thank you," Emily said. "It's beautiful, both the farm and the house. I'm here to see Teddy."

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