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.”

drifting to the pastries the server had just placed

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

into her mouth and said, a bit muffled, “Mr. Young mentioned he was

I squinted at her, a hint of suspicion in

pushed a plate of the gorgeous

big sweet tooth, and Idris had already treated me to a feast this morning, so I was still stuffed.

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 asked one more question, and that’s how I found out about

not dwell on it too much–Liam had saved her life, after all. It was only

Sweety’s dad came to mind. I turned to

nodded. ” Yeah, he’s doing well. He even mentioned you last time and told me you should drop by if you’re

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

snacking and looked at me curiously. “What’s

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. I’ll talk to my dad and see if he can arrange

her. “That’d be