Chapter 859

I couldn't bring myself to deal with Kate, as I knew exactly why the shift in her behavior happened. It wasn't because she truly liked me or had changed her opinion of me. It was because she wanted to use me. She wanted to get close to me and use me to push Cindy away. To her, I was nothing more than a tool. So, I declined Kate several times, keeping my responses polite but distant. She lowered her gaze in disappointment. There was a hint of genuine sadness in her voice as she said, "Nance, you've really distanced yourself from me." I didn't respond. Had we ever been close? It didn't seem like it. Kate finally gave up, and I was able to relax a little, but then I noticed something odd. There were utensils set out on the empty seat next to me on my right. That was strange. Everyone in the Harold family had already taken their seats, and no other empty spot had utensils placed there. Why was there a set on my right? Was someone else coming? Just as I was pondering this, I sudden