Facade of Love

Chapter 152 Called Away

I offered Sweety a small smile and said, “I haven’t even said a word, and you’re already making me out to be unappreciative.”

She stopped short, her l*ps pursed in frustration. “I was just worried you’d be upset with me over the online drama,” she explained. Seeing that I was not fuming, she ventured cautiously, “You’re not mad at me about the internet stuff, right?”

I could not help but chuckle. “Why on earth would I be mad at you?”

She stumbled over her words, pausing before asking, “So, what’s your game plan now?” She quickly added, “I mean, with you and Idris. Aunt Deb mentioned you’re going for divorce.”

My game plan, huh?

I pondered for a moment, then smiled softly. “We’re heading in different directions, but…”

Her eyes sparkled with curiosity. “But what?”

Her face was practically screaming with curiosity, and I could not resist tapping her forehead lightly. ” The thing is, Idris hasn’t signed the divorce papers yet. The Youngs have been dealing with some drama lately, and they’re looking to cut ties with him for good. Looks like it’s gonna take a while.”

gaze drifting to the pastries the server

Madam Young?” That was supposed to be family–only info. It should not have gotten out so fast.

said, a bit muffled, “Mr. Young mentioned he was heading

hint of suspicion in my eyes. Then it

by the sweet treat. She pushed a plate of the gorgeous

not a big sweet tooth, and Idris had already treated me to a feast this morning, so I was still stuffed. I ignored

up from her snack as she replied, “Well, I added him a while back to thank him for helping me out. I made sure to express my gratitude. This morning, after I posted an article, I shared it. He must’ve seen it because he liked and commented on it. Just being polite, I asked when he was coming back, and he said he was

on it too much–Liam had saved her life, after all. It was only natural to check in once in a while.

mulled over the new project involving the leather bags, Sweety’s dad came to mind. I turned to her and asked, “How’s Mr.

fill of sweets, so she took a sip of tea to clear her taste buds and nodded. ” Yeah, he’s doing well. He even mentioned you last time and told me you should drop by

“I’ll swing by once I wrap up a few things here. I could actually use his advice

her snacking and looked at

moment and then said, “I know the folks running those Avaloria projects. I’ll talk

her. “That’d be awesome!”