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.

garden brightened with an array of

found herself at a place that was away from the bustle.

looked like bodyguards were standing

of a slender man heading toward a chamber. He was

nalve–looking women.

man sternly instructed, “We have an important guest arriving today. You had

a bit unwell. Can I skip the alcohol?” a girl with a good physique.

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

will

“Mr. Lane“, Mikayla instinctively glanced toward the

they were all respectfully pouring drinks for the slightly overweight man seated at the center.

of times recently. It was Johnny Lane, the director of

into the chamber. The girl with a

was shoved and seated on

“Be good!”

Johnny,” the girl called out coquettishly, nestling

been a while, sweetheart. You’ve gotten

missed me?”

he kissed the girl on

teased as though it

occurrence.

leaving Mikayla clueless

Mikayla was shocked.

his fervent charities, and his devotion to his wife.

hang around deviously and mingle with a young

woman.

it had happened based on how