Chapter 499

"...Well, you're certainly taking this lightly."

Miranda muttered, flopping back on the bed with her arms spread wide. She sighed, "Honestly, what's the point in worrying? How many marriages in this world are truly about love anyway? Finding someone decent is already more than most people get."

Mila paused, her heart tightening just a little.

While the two friends were tucked away in their room, whispering secrets, someone knocked at the guest room across the hall. Forrest opened the door to find the butler standing there, wearing his usual professional smile.

"Mr. Whitmore, Mrs. Sutherland would like to see you in her study for some tea."

Forrest hesitated for a split second. So, this is it, he thought. No wonder she ignored him at dinner-she'd been waiting for this moment.

"Of course. Let me get myself together."

He said he needed a moment, but really, he'd been ready for this all night. He hadn't changed out of his suit after dinner, half-expecting this summons. Straightening his jacket, he followed the butler down the hall.

The study was filled with roses in every shade imaginable, their fragrance subtle but unmistakable. Clearly, Mrs. Sutherland had a fondness for them.

Forrest stepped inside.

behind him; the

he greeted her

seat at the head of the room, Jade cradled a delicate porcelain teacup, taking a small sip of her black

"I wouldn't dare."

gave a cold little laugh. "You seem daring enough to me. But I suppose Mila's not here, so now you're suddenly

flinch.

shifting abruptly. "Let's get to it—whose idea

There was no way he

care for her deeply.

candor. She fell silent

How much? When did this start?

her when I was fifteen..." Forrest didn't dodge

smile. "So, your family's a mess, isn't it?" She zeroed in on the point—divorced parents, each remarried... a

"Yes."

didn't try to defend himself. "But I've sorted

people will never

believe you?" Jade's voice was mild, but her eyes were sharp.

a

with it Mila could do so much better. Why should it be you? Because of your empty promises? Or this so-called

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