Back in Time: Unshackling From Love

Chapter 42

Before Mikayla walked to the spot, a blossoming orchid caught her attention.

She stooped down to indulge in the sweet scent it emitted. Her expression loosened, and her lips curled up.

Bathed in sunlight, she leaned in closer to the beautiful flower. Jerome

watched her. He couldn’t decide which was more enchanting–the flower or the

woman herself.

He retrieved his phone on impulse and captured that fleeting moment.

After the leisure time in the afternoon, the banquet commenced. About 20 friends gathered around a table. It created a harmonious atmosphere.

Being older, Wanda and another elderly person found it challenging to keep up

with the energy of the youngsters present. Thus, they departed earlier than the

rest.

As Mikayla assisted Wanda into the car, Jerome was halted by a group of older

acquaintances.

Mikayla watched as the car faded into the distance. She was reluctant to rejoin

Jerome and continue their romantic charade. So, she took a stroll around the

area instead.

brightened with an array of colorful

found herself at a place that was away from

who looked

halted her steps. As she turned to leave, she caught sight of a

nalve–looking women.

instructed, “We have an important guest arriving today. You had better play your parts well

the alcohol?” a girl with a good

afford such an expensive phone or those nice clothes on your own? Where do you think the money came from? Play nice

days will

“Mr. Lane“, Mikayla instinctively glanced toward the room the group

they were all respectfully pouring drinks for the

number of times recently. It was

the women into the chamber.

was shoved and seated

“Be good!”

Johnny,” the girl called out

a while, sweetheart. You’ve gotten even more beautiful. Have

missed me?”

kissed the girl on

and teased as though it

occurrence.

then shut, leaving Mikayla

Mikayla was shocked.

thought Johnny Lane was known for his fervent charities, and his devotion

would hang around deviously and mingle with a young

woman.

suspected this wasn’t the first time it had happened