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.

than Snow, and in terms of figure, she was more perfect in every way. Hence, she could not understand how things had gone

changed? Why can't he be like

Snow silently left the villa and took a car to Drakthorn Ridge. When Stephen had been there, the shock had been too overwhelming for her to ask the

not stop 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. Snow gulped and slowly walked

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

you know I was coming?" she

"All I know is that you

the teacup. The tea smelled

"Thank you."

took a sip

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silence, Snow finally lowered her

asking about where

that town has been destroyed, and

Even though she had expected it, hearing the confirmation

respects to her parents, but now, it

Nina... Did she

her parents were dead and Nina had

said Ethan. "You not