Chapter 529



If it was just herself, Kallie wouldn’t mind this arrangement. But she had to consider Sophie. What if Saniya did something bad? Kallie’s concern for Sophie deepened as she contemplated whether she should ask Jake to take Sophie elsewhere.

In a surprising move, Saniya approached Kallie, her expression tense as she spoke with forced politeness. “Miss Nixon, I hope we can manage to coexist peacefully,” Saniya said, her voice tight. “I understand you’re not thrilled about sharing a room with me either, but it seems we’re stuck with each other for the week. Let’s not dwell on what’s happened. I’m willing to overlook past grievances, and I expect that you and your daughter will not stir up any trouble, so we can all have a peaceful stay.”

Kallie felt an even stronger urge to send Sophie away. Saniya’s words, appearing to smooth things over, only heightened her defensiveness. Was Saniya implying they were the ones who would cause trouble? Didn’t Saniya start bothering her and Sophie first?

As the room buzzed with quiet conversations, several voices chimed in admiration of Saniya’s apparent open-mindedness.

“To be honest, I’ve never seen anyone as forgiving as Saniya. She really is the epitome of tolerance.”

“That’s true. Yet, I’m really concerned for her. That nasty mother-daughter duo could take advantage of her away from the cameras.”

“No way. The show’s staff would never allow that.”

“You’re too naive! Kallie paid a hefty sum to get on this program. She wasn’t even supposed to be here initially. Now suddenly she’s on the list. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it?”

Kallie was at a loss for words, unable to counter the last comment. She hadn’t originally intended to join the show but had changed her mind for Elaine’s sake. With a forced smile, Kallie reached out and grasped Saniya’s hand, though her frustration was evident. “How could we possibly cause trouble? My daughter and I hate complications. Besides, there are two beds in our room: a large one and a smaller one. You’re welcome to the larger one. If it makes you more comfortable, I can even hang a curtain between them. And if you’re not fond of children, I’ll make sure Sophie doesn’t bother you. Don’t worry. We won’t intrude on your space.”

Saniya was taken aback by Kallie’s sudden graciousness and shook her head quickly. “Oh, no, you should take the larger bed since you have your daughter with you. It’s only right.”

Kallie immediately replied, “If I arrange it this way, rumors might spread that we’ve hogged the big bed and forced you into the smaller one. Then we’d have a hard time clearing the air.”

This candid admission from Kallie brought a sudden silence over the group, creating an awkward stillness. Saniya was on the verge of speaking when suddenly, tears streamed down her face. “Miss Nixon, you can’t just paint me as a villain like this.”

Elaine moved to comfort Saniya, shooting occasional glares at Kallie. “Miss Nixon, why must you be so harsh? Saniya truly wants to get along with you.”

Kallie’s laughter cut through the tension. Her beauty was undeniable, and her smile turned those around her into mere backdrops. “How can you say that? Miss Mason and I have no issues. It was all just messing around. I didn’t think she’d start crying so easily. It’s on me. I should’ve held back. Today, I saw her joking with my daughter, pretending to stumble and claiming my daughter pushed her. I assumed she was up for such playful banter.”

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