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.

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

serene corner near a bamboo forest. She found herself at

men who looked like

As she turned to leave, she caught sight of a slender man heading toward a chamber. He was

nalve–looking women.

guest arriving today. You

the alcohol?” a

those nice clothes on your own? Where do you think the money came from? Play nice with Mr. Lane

will

instinctively glanced toward the room the group was entering.

door opened, about three men could be spotted. Inside, they were all respectfully

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

women into the chamber. The girl with a

figure was shoved and seated

“Be good!”

Johnny,” the girl called out coquettishly, nestling

gotten

missed me?”

Johnny spoke, he kissed the girl

individuals chuckled and teased as

occurrence.

shut, leaving Mikayla clueless about the

Mikayla was shocked.

for his fervent charities, and his devotion to his wife.

why he would hang around deviously

woman.

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