Facade of Love

Chapter 161 He’s Agreed to a Divorce

Emily chuckled at the suggestion. “Is it really the hot spot now? Ash has been on my case to take her there, but I’ve been swamped. I told her to wait for her dad to come back and take her.” Ash was Emily and Liam’s daughter’s nickname. She was gearing up for junior high and buried in schoolwork most

days.

Liam’s face broke into a warm, indulgent smile. “If she’s keen on going, then let’s make it happen.” He then turned to Idris with a playful glint in his eye. “Iddy, isn’t that South Hill resort one of your projects? With such rave reviews, you ought to play host and show us around.”

Emily jumped in, “And we can bring Grandma along once she’s feeling up to it.” She then looked at me, her eyes inviting. “Yvette, you’ve got to clear your schedule and come with us, too.

I froze for a second, but before I could get a word out, Idris’s deep voice cut in, “Alright, let’s all head out together.”

Just like that, a simple dinner turned into an impromptu hangout.

The evening had worn on by the time we finished eating. Since it was just a casual meal, nob*dy had touched a drop of alcohol. Emily and Idris, who had kids waiting at home, said their goodbyes first, and Sweety hopped in a cab and took off.

With Madam Young’s situation handled by someone else, I did not have anything else to do. I was about to drive off when Idris stopped me, “Yvette.”

I looked back at him. “Something up?”

he had not said a word, you could tell he was in a foul mood. I

black eyes, not saying a word. It

Yes, hurt.

was he giving me that look? I hesitated for a few seconds, but when he still did

walk away when he finally spoke

words caught me off guard, and it took me a moment to realize he was talking about us. A twinge of pain hit my chest, and I managed a half–hearted

now is just for show, so you don’t need to bother doing anything.

was dark, almost suffocatingly so. “Just

Agreed to

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wave of calm wash over me. “Idris, it’s pretty clear where we stand now. I promised Grandma I would visit her and I’ve been playing the part with the Youngs, acting like everything’s the same. But let’s face it, we’re heading for a divorce, and that’s not changing. Once Grandma’s feeling a bit better, I

you that eager to get rid of me?” His

with his stalling. “Yes, I am. So

he said, “Alright, no need to wait for Grandma. I’ll have Ensio get you the

word or a backward glance.

by his sudden compliance. I had braced myself for