Vanessa gratefully accepted the tin of cookies from Autumn, praising her baking skills and referring to her as her future sister-in-law. This casual remark triggered a brief moment of tension in Autumn, who was reminded of past memories with Sienna. Back then, Sienna had been clingy and spoiled, often seeking comfort from Autumn with sweets when she was upset. However, the innocent girl Autumn remembered had changed drastically, now actively distancing herself and working to help Luna rise to the top.
Autumn gently corrected Vanessa, clarifying that she was not Vanessa’s future sister-in-law but merely a neighbor to her brother Keith. Vanessa, undeterred, expressed a genuine liking for Autumn and hoped they would become family someday. Despite feeling a little awkward with Vanessa’s friendliness, Autumn appreciated the warmth. Vanessa then complimented the cookies, asking for more next time, which left Autumn feeling slightly embarrassed but pleased.
The next Monday, Vanessa brought the cookies to class, which immediately caught Sienna’s attention. Sienna, who had always been Vanessa’s academic rival, was displeased to see the cookies and questioned Vanessa about their source. Vanessa’s calm response and the unmistakable scent of Autumn’s baking revealed the truth to Sienna—that Autumn was now giving cookies to her rival instead of her. This realization frustrated Sienna, highlighting the growing distance between her and Autumn.
Sienna demanded to know Vanessa’s relationship with Autumn, but Vanessa dismissed her interrogation, asserting that Autumn was kind and that Sienna’s confrontational attitude was strange. Vanessa made it clear she wasn’t interested in Sienna’s history with Autumn and emphasized that they were not close enough for such explanations. The interaction underscored the ongoing tension and rivalry between Vanessa and Sienna, with Vanessa maintaining a cool distance despite Sienna’s competitive nature.
Chapter 210
Vanessa accepted the tin with a bright smile. “Thank you! These look absolutely delicious. As my future sister-in-law, your baking skills are truly impressive.”
The moment Vanessa said “sister-in-law,” Autumn’s body stiffened for a brief second, her mind drifting far away into memories she hadn’t wanted to revisit.
Lost in thought, she almost heard Sienna’s voice again, calling her that same name. Back then, Sienna had been so clingy, always acting spoiled whenever Autumn was around.
Whenever Sienna’s grades slipped and Grace scolded her, she would come to Autumn, begging for something sweet to cheer herself up.
At that time, Sienna was so easily appeased—a simple box of cookies was enough to bring a smile to her face.
But now, staring at the girl standing before her—about the same age as Sienna—Autumn was abruptly pulled back to the present. That innocent girl was long gone.
The current Sienna was eager to cut all ties with her, doing whatever it took to help Luna climb to the top faster.
With a calm voice, Autumn gently corrected Vanessa, “I think you’ve got the wrong idea. I’m not your future sister-in-law. Your brother and I? We’re really just neighbors.”
Between her and Keith, aside from that one time her uncle saved him, there was nothing more.
Vanessa smiled warmly and linked her arm through Autumn’s. “Well, if you don’t like me calling you sister-in-law, then I’ll just call you Autumn!”
For some reason, she genuinely liked Autumn and hoped with all her heart that one day, she would truly become family.
Autumn gave a faint nod, feeling slightly awkward. She wasn’t quite used to Vanessa’s easy familiarity yet.
Vanessa reached into the tin, took a cookie, and bit into it. Her eyes sparkled. “Wow, Autumn, these cookies are incredible! Could you make some more for me next time?”
Autumn scratched the back of her head, a little embarrassed. Were they really that good?
It sounded a bit exaggerated to her.
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