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 the steering wheel

this in a long time, showing he

been more than a

...

Montgomery Manor.

the fleeting disappointment on his

I did what you

Harvey Manor, Giselle, who was chatting with her parents, excused herself to

boy, Adrian. What did your

coming home tonight, and she won't be

being sensible; it was best if she stayed away

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

"Giselle?"

to reality at

was just busy

cheered, "That's okay, Giselle. Oh, and 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 really like you, Giselle, and I don't want you and Mom to

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