After the divorce, he begged

Chapter 171

Riley lounged on the sofa. “I know you don’t listen, so I won’t bother persuading you. But think about it. If Rebecca and Samuel walk away over all this and never return, won’t you regret it?”

Jeffrey poured himself a drink in silence. His life was already littered with regrets; the one that hurt him most had happened long ago when he was still young-

“I’m heading out,” Riley said, tapping her glass against theirs. “Been back this long and still haven’t seen my mentor. She finished her drink and left without a word.

Stanley shot her desperate glances, trying to get her to stay, but Riley didn’t even give him a look as she strode out, totally unfazed and cool as ever.

“Riley makes sense. Stanley ventured, his voice awkward. He knew better than to push this issue too much. “Nobody wants to see you like this, not even him.”

Jeffrey gave Stanley a cold stare, and Stanley instantly shut his mouth, not daring to say another word.

Jeffrey stared at his phone, still black and lifeless. “Try calling her again. Tell her I’ve blacked out.”

Stanley clicked right away. “Got it.”

Jeffrey added. “Get Barry to back you up and play along.”

Stanley nodded. “No problem.”

Just to be sure, Jeffrey pulled out his phone and sent a quick message to the driver who’d been escorting

Rebecca

Rebecca had just arrived at Rebecca’s Manor and was still in the car when her phone rang.

“Would you mind coming to pick up Jeffrey!” Stanley said through the phone, his tone carrying a hint of difficulty. “He refuses to leave with Barry. He keeps saying he wants you there.”

In the background, Barry’s muffled voice could be heard. “Ms. Jensen is busy at the moment. Please come

with me.”

Stanley hesitated, “Do you think you could come over for a bit?”

Once Rebecca made up her mind, there was no changing it. She refused directly. “No.”

“I wouldn’t call if I had a choice, Stanley said, searching for words. “You know Jeffrey isn’t the type to drink without reason. If he’s like this, something’s really hurting him.”

anything, just waited for Stanley to

Stanley pressed his luck. “Just this once,

Mon, Sep

Chapter 171

Mr. Hanson refuses to come

an eye on him and make sure he

“Ti

them out. Jeffrey’s not someone who gets drunk just

Jeffrey, who stayed silent. They knew deep down Rebecca was most likely telling

Rebecca snapped, still pissed, “He’ll come back once he sobers

glanced at each other, knowing that

and stepped out of the car. She couldn’t care

kept completely silent, terrified that

Maple Garden. Mr. Hanson had us sort and bring

luggage a quick look and couldn’t help thinking. “Talk about impatient. They’d planned to handle

her most of the time. As she scanned the boxes, something important

it, she’d tucked her mom’s property transfer paperwork under the pillow. She had left in such a

times already.

Mary was changing the sheets, Seeing Rebecca, she handed her a bundle of papers. “Ms. Jensen, I found these under the pillow while cleaning. Mr. Hanson left them there

was her property transfer.

under the pillow, and since Mary always put things back when changing the sheets, no one had noticed

good then, Mary

the

10:33 Mon, Sep 29

Chapter 171

almost calling Rebecca

Himon‘

herself

in address the

see how much you and Mr. Hanson mean to each other. We just want you two

just nodded.

mouth, almost as if she might say more, but ultimately just kept it to herself. She quickly finished

to find something to do, but realized all she cared about these days was hustling

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255