Chapter 702

As the evening settled in, a sleek gray Bentley glided up the driveway of the sprawling Irwin Estate. Blaine turned off the engine and made his way inside, his stride purposeful and sure.

Ava, spotting him, couldn't hide her surprise. "Mr. Blaine, what brings you home today?" she asked with genuine curiosity. Blaine had been caught up in the whirlwind of redirecting his business focus back to Northtown for over a year. His visits home for dinner twice a month were already a rare treat.

He slipped off his shoes as he entered, rubbing his forehead with a resigned smile. "Ava, it's Blaine, not Bane. If that's too tricky, you can just call me Mr. Irwin," he said, chuckling softly.

Ava nodded with her usual cheerfulness, "Got it, Mr. Bane."

Blaine let out a small sigh. It wasn't worth arguing with Ava, the beloved housekeeper who held a special place in the family. Crossing her would mean facing the displeasure of Selena and the kids.

herself preparing dinner, while Blaine took his seat at the head of the table. On

grown independent under Everett's guidance, handled his meal with ease. Meanwhile, Ava doted on

masked as she picked at her food. Blaine noticed her distraction and decided to address the elephant in the room. "I heard Everett's back

a pang at his words. She nodded softly. "No,

slightly. "He's back but hasn't contacted his family? Did

head slowly. "As far as I know, he

his vital signs improving gradually.

foggy but

as he healed. Throughout this period, Dr. Campbell kept Selena updated

hint of anger. "Is he planning to

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