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 gripped

in a long time, showing he missed

been more than a year

...

Montgomery Manor.

call, the fleeting disappointment on his

what you said and called

chatting with her parents,

What

coming home tonight, and she won't be back

seemed Mila was being sensible; it was best if she stayed away from

divorced, the Harvey family could strengthen their ties with

"Giselle?"

in thought, Giselle snapped back to reality at

was just busy with something," Giselle casually

call me first. Then I can let you know, and you can meet and make up. I really

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