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.

working at his desk when a knock came at

"Come in."

papers filled with notes

did

"Thank you."

took the papers, carefully reviewing the content and the photos of Mila's profile and silhouette, a warm smile

speak up, "Sir, if you care about Ms. Sutherland,

expression gentle but his words devoid

understand. Seven years ago, she didn't choose

her, she wouldn't have come with me, let alone be

He couldn't risk it.

silently and left

...

In the guest room.

replaced SIM card into her

and messages for the moment, and dialed

and asked how Miranda

voice was as

about me. 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

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