Chapter 124

Vivian’s expression turned serious. Steve, realizing he couldn’t hide it, smiled and pulled her to the garden My den, you’re sharp. If Evan likes Secretary Wen, would you approve?”

Vivian was silent. She couldn’t say yes insincerely. She wouldn’t mind if it were someone else’s son, but this was her own. She didn’t interfere with her son’s choices, as long as the girl was virtuous and from a respectable family, and he truly loved her; she didn’t insist on a perfect match. Though, a good match would be better. Didn’t you say, a woman, alive, anyone is fine?” Steve teased, seeing her hesitation.

Vivian angrily punched him. “What parent doesn’t want their son to find a good partner? Realizing her words were wrong, she said, “I’m not saying Secretary Wen is bad. I’ve heard about her; Old Chen told me she’s a kind, capable person, just unlucky in love. I hope her next relationship is happy.”

saw through her.“But it can’t

I’m not generous enough. I’m hypocritical. As if you’d agree. Evan is our eldest son, the heir. So many eyes are watching him.

Smiling, he patted his wife’s shoulder. Don’t worry too much. These are just guesses. Maybe we’re overthinking it. Didn’t

nodded, less optimistic

That brand, that flavor–his wife’s favorite! The word “wife” reminded him they’d divorced yesterday; she wasn’t his wife anymore. It was over. He’d lost her forever… A deep emptiness filled him. The strawberry cake was a cruel

and resentment fueled his anger. He used a new number to call me. Since I’d blocked him, it was the only way.

underground garage. My phone vibrated. An unknown number. Not Julian again.

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