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.”

pastries the server had just placed on

me off guard. “How’d you know something happened to Madam Young?” That was supposed to be family–only info. It should not have gotten out so fast.

Young mentioned he was heading back home, so I just asked him about it.”

of suspicion

plate of the gorgeous pastries toward me. “Try

this morning, so I was still stuffed. I ignored the pastries and pressed on, “Since

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

had saved

bags, Sweety’s dad came to mind. I turned to her and

sip of tea to clear her taste buds and nodded. ” Yeah, he’s doing well. He even mentioned you last time and

small smile. “I’ll swing by once I wrap up a few things here. I

and looked at me

the investment deal with Scott Corporation and brought up the new Avaloria project. She pondered for a moment and then said, “I know the folks running those Avaloria projects.

her. “That’d be awesome!”