“Oh, it’s nothing, really!” Melissa feigned nonchalance. “I was just concerned that it might be a waste of time for you to call me when you’re busy with your studies now!”

“Mom…”

“It’s important for you to focus on your studies now that you have good resources, you know?” Melissa advised. “Your father is taking care of the school procedures here, and you’ll be transferred to Centrolis soon!”

“Even if I’m busy, it won’t stop me from contacting you!” Lina had a strange feeling in her heart. “Mom, are you hiding something from me?”

Melissa was taken aback but adamantly denied it.

No matter how much Lina asked, her mother insisted that everything was fine and maintained a facade of normalcy.

However, certain parts of Melissa’s body were starting to ache faintly. Sweat coated the tip of her nose, and her face grew slightly pale.

Jesse noticed and quickly interrupted, “Lina, focus on your own matters! Hehe… Your mom and I are playing poker together, so I’ll be joining her for a few rounds now!”

how can you play with just two

no idea. Since we’ve been staying here, your mom has become acquainted with them to the point of nearly becoming sworn sisters… Haha, alright, I’ll stop here. I’ll go play with her now!

Jesse finished speaking, he hung

stood there for a moment, stunned, and then slowly turned her gaze

felt that something was

would falter when telling lies. Their tone on the phone sounded like

rules. The housekeepers and servants were all well-behaved and dedicated. Who would dare play cards during

his eyes, contemplating the situation,

okay. They’ve been worried these past few days, so they probably just want to

to change her clothes. However,

eyes met in an instant, and

expressionless, appearing calm on the surface, but waves of

conversation on the phone with that couple

daughter advising the mother on the other end to take better care of herself and stay in touch more. She heard her daughter feeling guilty for

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