Chapter 1633

Mr. Solomon glanced at Mars, who was slouched on the couch, his usual easygoing attitude falling away as the conversation grew serious. Suddenly, he was the Mars from his team-focused, reliable, and mature.

"She used to have it all, you know? Parents who adored her, a little family bubble, and a boyfriend who only had eyes for her. Back then, everyone doted on her.

But now? That family's gone, and before she could build a new one, it fell apart too. Her parents could start over with new families anytime, and she's left on her own. If even her own mom and dad might walk away, how could she trust a boyfriend who's just a ghost from her past?

Honestly, it's safer for her to put her energy into work. At least if everything else falls apart, she'll have her own money to fall back on. The more she saves, the safer she feels. And without that sense of security... well, who could ever be happy?"

Milka had always been protected by her parents, by her boyfriend. She'd never been forced to swallow her pride or say nice things she didn't mean. She liked Mars's sneakers, but work meant squeezing into heels. She wasn't big on makeup, but showing up bare-faced was out of the question.

Mars couldn't pretend he didn't keep tabs on Milka. When you care about someone, you can't help yourself—your heart just pulls you toward them, no matter what you say. He always found an excuse to be close by.

Mr. Solomon fell quiet, weighed down by old regrets. "Back then, Milka was already in college. I thought she'd be able to handle what happened between us."

Mars shook his head. "Even if Milka was a mom herself, there are things you just can't accept."

"Tell me honestly, Mars. Do you

won't lie. If I didn't

the time just to check on his old boss-he

comfortable, grinning a little. "Sir, I hope you don't mind me asking,

my own O relationship got wrecked thanks to my future in-laws. I'm a victim too, right? Don't

Jupiter: "..."

headhunting firm, and now her company was eyeing an expansion into Eldoria,

the same time, Abby was overseas when she got a call from home. Her ex-husband was being stubborn again, refusing to cooperate with his

family. If anyone can get through to him, it's you. Just one word from you means more than anything we

years together, they were still

decided that Milka should come home to be with her

about

So she came home.

that Milka found out her dad

earnings to support her

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