Chapter 1640

"Jenna, let's go upstairs."

Adler took Jenna's hand and headed towards the staircase.

The second floor was quiet, the light in the hallway dim but sufficient.

At the very end was Adler's mother's bedroom.

The bedroom door was open, and inside, May was sitting at the vanity, arranging her hair.

Approaching fifty, May's features were still striking, though she let time trace its marks boldly across her face. "Is Wesley back?"

May saw Adler in the mirror; turning to look, she saw Adler holding Jenna's hand, standing behind her.

"Mom."

his grip on Jenna's hand,

gaze

if realizing something, she said, "Jenna... you're the Jenna? Wesley often mentioned you when he was younger. I thought you two were always

taking her hand, and said, "Jenna, Wesley might seem a bit rough around the edges, but he's exceptionally kind to girls. This is the first time he's brought a girl home. If you

with a warm smile, looking every

unwell, often suffering from episodes of madness, Jenna couldn't help but feel a

about Adler's family matters, and Adler seldom spoke

Adler's seemingly carefree demeanor, it didn't mean he was indifferent to these

nights, Adler wondered why his father disliked him, and why his mother had become the way she was

at Adler

quietly asked, "Auntie.. where's Uncle? Wesley and I are planning to

make it back for now." "When will he be back? We want to share the good news with

head, smiling warmly at Jenna: "Why don't you two stay here tonight? I'll have the housekeeper call him, ask him to come back early tomorrow." "That sounds good. I'll have someone prepare a room for

suddenly stood

drawer and

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