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.

settling in, the garden brightened with an array of colorful lights. The atmosphere was ethereal.

forest. She found herself at a place that was

looked

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

nalve–looking women.

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

I skip the alcohol?” a girl with a good physique. asked cautiously.

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

will

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

all respectfully pouring drinks for the slightly overweight man seated

number of times recently. It was Johnny Lane,

women into the chamber. The

shoved and seated on Johnny’s

“Be good!”

girl called out

You’ve gotten even more beautiful. Have your

missed me?”

Johnny spoke, he kissed the girl on the cheeks.

teased as though it

occurrence.

then shut, leaving Mikayla clueless

Mikayla was shocked.

was known for his fervent

hang around deviously and mingle

woman.

this wasn’t the first time it had happened based on how he