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

as she gripped the steering

hadn't called like this in a long time, showing he missed

had been more than a year

...

Montgomery Manor.

hung up the call, the fleeting disappointment on

I did what you

was chatting with her

What did

home tonight, and she won't be back for the

into a silent smile. It seemed Mila was being sensible; it was best if she

strengthen their ties with the Montgomerys,

"Giselle?"

in thought, Giselle snapped back to reality at the sound

Adrian, I was just busy with something," Giselle casually

she comes back, she should call me first. Then I can let you know, and you can meet and make up. I really like

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