Chapter 60 Ulterior Motive

The next day, I boarded the flight back to my hometown with Ava, I called Ivanna on the plane to let her

I

know about my trip. I also emphasized the importance of completing the tasks I had assigned her.

Every step of my plan had to be executed flawlessly. I told Ivanna that I had tracked Matthew’s

whereabouts and asked her to keep an eye on him.

After ending the call, I held my phone tightly, battling the urge to make another call. Ultimately, I took a

deep breath and turned off my phone.

I couldn’t get too close to that man.

Ava was excited the entire trip, but I reviewed my plan meticulously.

Atlas had told me to stay alert and that he would help me. Could this be his way of helping me? I didn’t

want to ask him.

The early autumn in my hometown was chilly. I had not told my mother when I left so she would not be

worried.

I

to the hospital, and my parents were overjoyed to see us. My father’s

he had some facial paralysis, which made

eyes. I had not seen

completely gray, as had my mother’s. My emotions were

She danced

go home.

and met with the doctor.

told him to

that evening. Ava was too young to remember her last visit, so

quickly adjusted, though, chatting nonstop and getting comfortable. My parents were focused

Ava, leaving me to cook.

the kitchen. My dad insisted on ordering takeout, but I told him not to worry.

so I was more than willing to cook for my

my parents I needed to go to a

I rushed

Matthew where I was because he could check

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me. I briefly explained that we had different priorities and that I was prioritizing securing a project while he wasn’t. I never mentioned our

We know what to say. We’ll tell him to call you

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