Esther's excitement vanished instantly.

"Take this time to rest. Try not to contact me unless necessary. Let's make it seem like we've ended our relationship, got it?" James instructed.

Esther's eyes lit up. "Well, isn't that my forte?"

Pretending they were strangers was just another acting gig, and Esther was confident in her acting skills.

Esther nodded, smiling brightly.

However, Esther didn't expect the drama to start so soon.

a knock on the door jolted her awake. Opening it

with few wrinkles, and she carried

you Esther?" the

widened her eyes and nodded. "Yes, I'm Esther. What can I do for you?" Her voice trembled slightly, betraying her anxiety. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of

"I'm James's mother, Agnes, and I came here to ask you something.

know what's going on, I may not be able to help." Esther didn't act like she would never see James again, in case they might pretend to get back together later. So, she needed to make sure James's mother wouldn't dislike

keeping a distance

graceful flick of her hand. "I just wanted to know about

around, Agnes frowned. "Uh... your family doesn't

wealth. My intentions are sincere." Agnes chuckled at Esther's assurance. "Don't worry, James is smart. I'm sure he wouldn't be so foolish as to give away his family's wealth," she remarked with a knowing

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