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 our table. They were so artfully made.

to Madam Young?” That was

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

Young?” I squinted at her, a hint of suspicion in my eyes. Then it clicked. “You

said, her words garbled by the sweet treat. She pushed a plate of the gorgeous pastries toward me.

I was still stuffed. I ignored the pastries and pressed on, “Since when did you have

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 his way today. I got curious and

nodded. I did not dwell on it too much–Liam had saved

Sweety’s dad came to mind. I turned to her and asked, “How’s Mr. Taters doing?

and nodded. ” Yeah, he’s doing well. He even mentioned you last time and told

once I wrap up a

snacking and looked at me curiously.

Avaloria project. She pondered for a moment and then said, “I know the folks running those Avaloria projects. I’ll talk to my dad and see if he can arrange a dinner for

and thanked her. “That’d