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

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

the room, two men who looked

tactfully halted her steps. As she turned to leave, she caught sight of a slender man heading toward a

nalve–looking women.

instructed, “We have an important guest arriving today. You had better play your parts well or face the consequences.”

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

you think you can afford such an expensive phone or those nice clothes on your own? Where do you think

will continue!”

mention of “Mr. Lane“, Mikayla instinctively glanced toward the room

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

Mikayla had seen his pictures a number of times recently. It was Johnny Lane, the director of Ansoft

women into the chamber. The girl with a well-

and

“Be good!”

girl called out

a while, sweetheart. You’ve gotten

missed me?”

spoke, he kissed the girl

chuckled and teased as though

occurrence.

door was then shut, leaving Mikayla

Mikayla was shocked.

known for his fervent charities, and his devotion

would hang around deviously and mingle with a

woman.

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