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

she gripped

like this in a long time,

been more than a

...

Montgomery Manor.

hung up the call, the fleeting disappointment on his

I did what you said and called

Manor, Giselle, who was chatting with her

Adrian. What did

and she won't be back

was being sensible; it was best

Lysander divorced, the Harvey family could strengthen their ties with the Montgomerys, and everything would

"Giselle?"

reality

Adrian, I was just busy with something," Giselle

I told Mom that when she comes back, she should call me first. Then I can let you know, and you can meet and make up. I

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