Chapter 49
"Mom, when are you coming home?"
The night was deep, and the car moved steadily forward. Adrian's innocent voice echoed through the phone.
Mila replied softly, "Mom has something to do, I won't be back."
"Oh." Adrian sounded a bit disappointed but then asked, "Will you be home any time soon?"
Mila paused for a couple of seconds, pressing her lips together before resolutely replying, "I'm busy these days, no time. Let your dad keep you company for now."
"Okay."
Adrian said with a hint of sadness, "Then, Mom, make sure you call me when you come back. I'll miss you."
"...Alright."
After Adrian hung up, Mila glanced at the darkened phone screen, her thick
trembling slightly as she
hadn't called like this in a long time, showing
been more than a
...
Montgomery Manor.
up the call, the fleeting disappointment on his
did what you
Manor, Giselle, who was chatting with her parents, excused herself to
Adrian. What did
home tonight, and she won't be back for
into a silent smile. It seemed Mila was being sensible; it was best if she
the Harvey family could strengthen their ties with the Montgomerys, and
"Giselle?"
back to reality at the sound
was just busy with
told Mom that when she comes back, she should call me first. Then I can let you know, and you can meet and make
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