The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1033

Steven went pale.

From where he stood, he could just make out the shape of a tall, imposing man sitting straight-backed in the back seat, visible through the half-rolled-down window. The distance made it hard to see details, just a blurred outline, but even then, it was obvious—this was no ordinary man. He looked elegant, powerful, and expensive in a way you didn’t see every day.

Was this… the father Nora had talked about?

Steven remembered when Nora saved him and first brought up their deal. She said Charlotte’s dad was dead. She’d even told him she was terminally ill, which was why she’d been desperate enough to do what she did.

But now, Nora wasn’t dead. And this mysterious father—he was here, alive and well.

Steven shook his head, trying to convince himself he was just seeing things. He felt cold all over, like all the blood had drained out of him. None of this made any sense.

Before he could pull himself together, the car door swung open. Everyone’s attention snapped to the tall man stepping out.

Franco emerged, wearing a stylish coat that matched Nora’s. He looked about forty, with sharp hair and silver-framed glasses perched on his nose. His features carried some lines, hints that he’d lived, but nothing could cover up the easy sophistication and quiet authority he gave off.

What stunned everyone even more was that, although Franco and Charlotte didn’t really look alike, you could tell at a glance they were father and daughter. There was something in the way they held themselves, something unmistakable.

Franco paused, straightened his collar with a practiced, graceful gesture, and walked right over to Nora and Charlotte.

“Dad,” Charlotte said, looking up at him politely.

Franco’s lips curved in a gentle smile. He reached into his coat and pulled out a carton of milk. “Just wait here a couple more minutes, okay?” His voice was low and warm.

“Okay.” Charlotte answered, voice calm as always, stepping back to take a relaxed sip of her milk.

“Charlotte…” Shirley hurried to her side, unable to hide her excitement as she watched the beautiful couple in front of her. Her emotions, which she’d just managed to settle, started bubbling up again.

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