Chapter 224

Mila, on the other hand, felt nothing in particular.

For the past few days, she had been preoccupied with figuring out how to make another trip to Crimson Gardens to retrieve those documents, especially since things were wrapping up quickly with Miranda.

It would be troublesome if she couldn't get the documents before leaving.

Until Friday, she received another call from Miranda, saying things were almost

done, and Mila finally lost her patience; she couldn't wait any longer.

That afternoon, as usual, she went to pick up Adrian from school with the bodyguard in tow.

On their way back, she told Adrian that she had a surprise gift for him as a reward for his excellent grades.

Adrian was thrilled and eagerly demanded the driver take them back to Crimson Gardens.

Mila felt a pang of guilt.

There was no gift. She had never lied to her child before, but this time she made an exception, and the guilt gnawed at her.

As she turned to leave, the guilt made her

"Wait here for Mommy."

it up to him with a

he found a bit annoying, but lately, she'd been distant, and it made him unhappy. Children are

still adored him, prepared

nuzzled his

for you,

her child: "Could you please not spend so much time with Giselle?

couldn't bring herself to

taught her that such interference

Montgomery family, she probably would never be the most

long, thoughtful look before she turned and walked out of

other side

was discharged from the

wasn't deep, and she only stayed in

medical team Lysander had

Team, and though she wished to spend more time alone with

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