When I was done speaking, John breathed a sigh of relief and started to joke around. “The Zieglers are so annoying. Before we make them go bankrupt, let’s have some fun with them!”

I sighed. Men’s emotions were fleeting, passing only after a short time. Just as John was about to share his plans to deal with Thora, my phone rang.

I retrieved the phone from my bag and saw that I had a message from Rose. The last time I saw her, she had just given birth. She should’ve just ended her confinement. Why is she looking for me now?

To be polite, I answered the call anyway. “Hi Rose, what’s the matter?”

“Scarlett, I want to ask for your help with something.” She spoke hesitantly and seemed to be in a difficult position.

“Tell me. As long as it’s not too much, I won’t refuse.”

Nick and Rose did treat me like their sister after all, so naturally, I could not act too distant.

I’ve not seen

noises. However, as a fellow

the hospital, I had already had a bad hunch. This time, I became even more certain of my guess. “What’s

really hard for the company recently, so I’m worried that he can’t take it. Please,

clarify the situation

phone, it was already back at the lock screen. My feelings of uneasiness grew stronger

been unreachable. However, only

all made sense then. Nick was avoiding Rose ever since she had given birth. Perhaps Rose was still trying to cover up for him, and

are you?” My tone

had had no news of him for at least a week. It

my question and instead changed the subject. “Is something

to cover it up, which only served to

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