Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 996:

Marissa took out her phone and noticed a message from Connor. Though she had only read the first few words, she sensed Connor’s frustration and anger. She wasn’t sure what had incited his ire.

She raised her eyes to Everett and proposed, “Mr. Everett, perhaps you could start your chat with my father now? I need to make a call, but I’ll join you both shortly.”

Everett smiled and nodded.

“Of course.”

As Everett walked away with Brian, Marissa watched them until they were a suitable distance away. She then unlocked her phone to check the message from Connor…

now

“The Nash family is throwing a homecoming banquet for

as she typed back, “I

replied instantly, “Why would

flew over the

everyone about our divorce, and now people think you left me. If you show up, it’ll just

me come and set the record straight. I’ll say it was you who

responded, “The awkwardness is inevitable, Connor. Just

Marissa? Are you worried you’ll feel awkward when seeing

Marissa frowned.

do you mean