A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 168

The sun was already high in the sky when Chloe’s alarm clock beeped relentlessly, signaling the start of another work week. With a yawn and a stretch, she pulled herself out of bed, casting a fond glance at Matilda and Criss, who were still sound asleep in the guest room. A soft smile graced her lips as she quietly got ready and slipped out the door to work.

Matilda and Criss didn’t stir until the afternoon, their sleep prolonged by the rich red wine they had indulged in the night before. Lately, Matilda felt her routine was getting lazier by the day.

Rising from her bed, she noticed Criss was still lounging under the covers

She nudged the duvet with her foot. “Rise and shine.”

Rubbing his hair, Criss grabbed his phone, and his eyes widened as he saw the date. “Damn, I need to head back to Liberty Country.”

“Already?” Matilda, now dressed, turned to look at him. “Didn’t you just get here?”

“Yeah, well, I came back because of you.” Criss retorted, rolling his eyes. “I took a break from my family and the business. It’s gonna be crazy when I return.”

Matilda chuckled at his complaint. “You could always ask for my help.”

dreams,” Criss quipped as he quickly got out of bed. “I’ll book my flight later. Let’s go grab brunch as a farewell.”

her hair. “I need to pick up Chloe from work later anyway. She’s seemed a bit down

floor was booked

her coat tighter around herself and

room.

hall is better. If you

you,” Matilda replied, dismissing further assistance. They settled in and started to peruse the menu.

as tables filled with people, a testament to the

casually ordered some of the restaurant’s signature dishes while Matilda excused herself to

she didn’t expect to run into Declan there. And she was even more surprised to learn that Decian had booked the entire floor below for his company’s staff

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at the restroom entrance, her face drained of color, and without a greeting, she turned

“Stop right there!”