Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 255

Chapter 255 Meeting at the Waffle House

Chapter 255 Meeting at the Waffle House

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Heidi’s eyes flickered. She leaned in and whispered, “So, what do you plan to do next?”

Kylie glared at the villa and snorted, “Just wait and see.”

Heidi, confused, followed her into the car.

The vehicle pulled away, leaving only the trail of exhaust behind. Tess finally stepped out to the doorway.

She was almost fully disguised.

With the way people online hated her, she wouldn’t be surprised if someone tried to throw eggs at her in real life.

Adjusting the mask that covered most of her face, she showed the driver an address on her phone.

It was just an ordinary Waffle House.

When she arrived at the busy food truck park, she couldn’t help being surprised.

Of all places, Lyra wants to meet here?

She hesitated but stepped in.

Even with her face covered, Tess’s slim figure drew plenty of stares.

People could tell she was beautiful without even seeing her face.

The owner’s eyes lit up, ready to welcome her himself, but Tess had already spotted Lyra in a corner booth. She went straight over, leaving the disappointed man to retreat empty–handed.

Lyra sat with a simple plate of waffles in front of her.

Tess slid into the seat across from Lyra and frowned. “Why are you eating this?”

A wave of guilt and sadness washed over her.

Tess’s eyes softened as she looked at Lyra.

Lyra didn’t seem to mind at all. She calmly swallowed a bite, then set down her fork.

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Chapter 255 Meeting at the Waffle House

Her gaze ran over Tess’s outfit, and for a moment there was even a hint of approval in her eyes.

“I avoid places where people might recognize you. And I lost my job. Finding another won’t be simple, so I need to save what money I have left,” Lyra said.

She came from an ordinary family. Eating cheap meals wasn’t something that bothered her.

Tess clenched her fists, her chest heavy. “Why don’t you work at my company? I’ll pay you.”

Lyra raised her head with surprise. “Your company? Aren’t you a fashion designer now? What would a law major like me even do there?”

Tess opened her mouth to argue, but Lyra lifted a hand to stop her. “Don’t offer me a job because you feel guilty. This is my decision. I’m standing up for the career I care about, not doing it for you.”

She sipped her coffee calmly.

Though Lyra was half a head shorter than Tess, in that moment Tess saw her surrounded by a glow, like gold light in the air.

To have someone like this in the legal world–that was truly remarkable.

And yet, people didn’t value her.

Tess couldn’t even describe the ache she felt inside.

“Nothing serious. You should go. It’s not safe for you to be seen in public right now.”

Lyra paused with her fork, then added, “I’m doing fine.”

She told Tess not to worry about her and to deal with her own problems.

It was strange–ever since they’d run into each other at the courthouse, Lyra had gone out of her way to check Tess’s situation.

She hadn’t expected Tess to go through so much after leaving prison. Carrying the title of Mrs. Lock had brought Tess endless trouble.

She looked glamorous on the outside, dressed in expensive clothes, but every wave of online hate only grew worse.

For anyone with a weaker mind, it would push them over the edge.

Lyra had made it clear she wanted Tess to leave. Tess was still worried but knew Lyra’s tough

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attitude wouldn’t let her accept her kindness. She sighed. “Take care.”

Two simple words, but heavy with meaning.

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