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."

hand, saying, "I brought

gaze finally

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

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 two really have feelings for each other, let's set a wedding date. Wesley will take good care of you. If he ever bullies

face was filled with a warm smile, looking every bit

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

family matters,

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

father disliked him, and why his mother had become the way

at Adler

later it had to be discussed. Jenna quietly asked, "Auntie.. where's Uncle? Wesley and I are planning to get engaged, and

turned melancholic: "Your uncle... He's tied up with work at the company and can't make it back

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

Adler took Jenna's hand, May suddenly stood up,

a drawer and

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