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.

his desk when a

"Come in."

a stack of papers filled with notes and a few

did

"Thank you."

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

if you care about Ms. Sutherland, why not just tell her? Wouldn't it be

his expression gentle but his

don't understand. Seven years ago,

pressuring her, she wouldn't have come with me,

He couldn't risk it.

and left without saying

...

In the guest room.

SIM card into her backup phone,

for the moment,

her situation and asked how Miranda

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

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