Inside, she seethed with resentment but she couldn’t let it show.


    With gritted teeth, she relented, “Fine, if you’re going to the wedding, I’ll tag along.


    Considering your health, I can’t have you going alone.


    ”


    She couldn’t stop Be outright, but sticking close might give her a chance to act.


    She’d just wing it.


    Be couldn’t read Elizabeth’s thoughts but memories of her past mischief in Seamarsh made her wary.


    After a moment’s thought, Be declined.


    “You better stay put, Elizabeth.


    I’ll be back in one piece, promise.


    ”


    “Mom, trust me.


    I’ll stick to you like glue and won’t stir up trouble,” Elizabeth pleaded, casting a pitiful nce at Be.


    “I’m really worried about you.


    ”


    Be hesitated but Elizabeth’s persistence won her over.


    “Alright, deal.


    But no shenanigans.


    If anything goes wrong, no more Seamarsh for you,” Be warned, her face serious.


    Elizabeth nodded along but inside, she couldn’t care less about Be’s words.


    When Be dozed off, Elizabeth and Kristian sneaked off to the study.


    Closing the door with a huff, Elizabeth let it all out.


    “Can you believe her? I practically had to beg to go to the wedding with her! And I’m not even keen on going to Ste’s wedding!”


    Unable to speak freely around Be, Elizabeth vented to Kristian.


    With a steely glint, she turned to Kristian.


    “It’s not easy for me to get this opportunity to attend Ste’s wedding in Seamarsh and it’s ourst shot.


    We have to sever Ste’s ties with my mom once and for all!”


    Kristian shared her anxiety.


    “We’ve botched it before.


    Seamarsh is Matthew’s turf.


    We can’t take him there.


    If he sniffs us out…”


    He trailed off but Elizabeth scoffed.


    “Have you forgotten? We still hold a card.


    ”


    Her expression darkened.


    Perplexed, Kristian asked, “What card?”


    Elizabeth fixed him with a stare.


    “Be.


    As long as she’s on our side, it’s smooth sailing.


    ”


    After pondering, Kristian nodded in agreement.


    “And those meds…” Elizabeth added, “Get more ready for Seamarsh.


    As long as Be’s memory’s fuzzy, we’re golden.


    ”


    Kristian nodded once again.


    “It’s absolutely crucial.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    We can’t risk her remembering now.


    ”


    With the n sorted, Elizabeth let out a breath and pondered what was next.


    But when she nced up, she caught Kristian eyeing her with a creepy look.


    It made her skin crawl.


    In a sh, he reached out, aiming to touch her face.


    Elizabeth was alert, blocking him before his hand made contact.


    She red at Kristian, snapping, “Hands off!”