Honestly, I wasn't sure.

"The original plan was to go after Matthew's case was over, but everything got mixed up. His case is done, but we still have to deal with the aftermath," I said with some concern.

"Do you really want to continue dealing with what comes after?" Lauren sounded impatient.

"No. You're right. I can't just keep being his crutch," I quickly reassured Lauren. "Don't worry. It's just Liora."

"Haha! You spared her this time. She probably feels like she's on top of the world now," Lauren said disdainfully.

"Let her enjoy her moment," I replied nonchalantly. I understood what Atlas was doing about this since I had talked to him and learned his plans.

"My father is waiting for some news too. Once there's an update on the Bermuda Alliance, there will be no delay. I'm afraid Navi might do something. If my father becomes useless to them, neither side will spare him. Unveiling the truth about the Pierce family will become impossible then... We can't take any of this lightly."

"I think you should loosen up a bit," Lauren suggested.

"How?" I looked at Lauren and smiled. "How can I relax with all this to handle?"

suddenly felt a heavy sense of oppression, and

was too tightly

Lauren understood.

your promise, and he can walk his own path from now on. He can make his own choices." I knew Lauren was talking

willingly let Matthew go. I was only

to wait until she grew up and be unable to answer

said, "Looks like I really need

saw that I

"Why are we

you don't need to guard the office. Let's go! We'll

some stress."

her accusingly. "You just said you couldn't stay idle. Is this your way of

chuckled. "Hey, Chlo, it's lunch break now, isn't it? Is there a problem with us going shopping

left me speechless. It seemed that when people wanted to find reasons for themselves, it was absolutely

looked at her disdainfully and said,

is finally

don't think it's appropriate to celebrate in some other way,

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255