Karma Doesn’t Sleep: The Revenge Queen Rises novel Chapter 296

Will paused, suddenly realizing he’d totally overlooked the little convenience store by the entrance since he moved in.

He tried to explain. “What I wanted was already sold out at the other place. This store just happened to have it.”

Amelia grinned, teasing, “So what is it that’s so good you’d cross the street for it?”

Will reached into his bag and pulled out a bread roll, holding it up with a calm look. “This. It’s pretty good.”

Amelia nodded. “I’ll have to try it next time.”

Will smiled easily. “Since we bumped into each other, want to grab dinner before heading home? We do live in the same building.”

Amelia blinked, surprised. “Wait, you’re in the same building? Seriously?”

He nodded. “Yeah. I left in a hurry this morning, didn’t get a chance to mention it.”

Amelia hesitated. She had work to finish at home and really didn’t feel like cooking. She was about to say yes when her phone rang in her bag.

“Sorry, let me get this,” she said, digging it out. The caller ID showed Penny’s teacher, Ms. Arnold.

A wave of worry hit her. She answered right away. “Hello, Ms. Arnold?”

“Mrs. Parker, I tried calling Mr. Parker, but he didn’t answer, so I’m calling you,” Ms. Arnold said, sounding serious. “Could you come to the school right now?”

Amelia’s heart skipped a beat. “Is Penny okay?”

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