Chapter 238

Before Mila could voice her refusal, Forrest chimed in, "We're still friends, right?"

Mila found herself at a loss for words.

Over dinner, they chatted about Forrest's travel stories and the sights he'd seen abroad. As the evening drew to a close, Mila couldn't help but bring up the hospital situation.

Forrest had indeed looked into it.

His friend from the hospital had told him: "That guy's as strong as an ox. He had a head injury, but by the next day, he was up and about like nothing happened. He might be discharged in just a few days."

Now, when Mila asked, Forrest adjusted his glasses and smiled gently. "He's out of the emergency room, but things don't look too good. I've asked a friend to keep an eye on him. They'll update me if anything changes."

Mila felt uneasy, and after dinner, she absentmindedly retreated to the guest

room.

...

Later that night, in the study.

at his desk when a knock came at

"Come in."

over a stack of papers filled with notes and

did today is

"Thank you."

reviewing the content and the photos of Mila's profile and silhouette,

up, "Sir, if you care about Ms. Sutherland, why not

his glasses again, his expression gentle

don't understand. Seven years ago, she didn't

it weren't for Lysander losing control and pressuring her, she wouldn't have come with

He couldn't risk it.

silently and left

...

In the guest room.

newly replaced SIM card into her

calls and messages for the moment,

her situation and asked how

voice was as lively

The Lockwood family saga isn't over yet. I've got several people keeping an eye on things here. Once it's all wrapped up, I'll come find you... I think I should just join you

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