The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 146

Stephen answered the call. The mayor had requested his presence back in Aqua City for some matters that needed his attention.

"The construction of the stadium needs more money, and a few towns have been restless. They think that the compensation for the demolition is too little."

The mayor also felt overwhelmed. All those issues were under Stephen's management. now, and he did not dare to make decisions without Stephen's input.

"Okay."

Stephen hung up the phone and looked at Snow apologetically.

"I need to take care of some matters in Aqua City. Do you want to accompany me back?"

Snow shook her head. "I'll wait for you here."

"Okay." Stephen gently stroked her cheek and said, "I'll be back as soon as possible."

He left quickly, never once sparing a glance at Rachel in the living room.

Rachel felt her heart aching so badly. It was as if someone had reached inside and squeezed it hard, twisting until she could barely breathe.

and in terms of figure, she was more perfect in every

have changed? Why can't he

headed to Aqua City, Snow silently left the villa and took a car to Drakthorn Ridge. When Stephen had been there, the shock

her, and Snow arrived at Ethan's villa without any issues. The front gate was still wide open, almost as if he was waiting for her.

the living room, she saw Ethan again, and two cups of tea were on the

you know I was coming?" she

calmly, "All I know is that

over and sat across Ethan, picking up the teacup. The tea smelled fragrant, its warmth making her feel a

"Thank you."

sip without

Chapter 146

moment of silence, Snow finally lowered her head and asked, "Where

asking about where her

has been

hearing the confirmation hit her

find an opportunity to pay respects to her parents, but

she

found out her parents were dead

"You not leaving Riveria was