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 sleepy eyes, she found herself face-to-face with a noble and

woman's eyes were slightly slanted, with few wrinkles, and she carried an air

you Esther?" the woman

Esther. What can I do for you?" Her voice trembled slightly, betraying her anxiety. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website

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

up, smiling. "Of course. However, I'm no longer with James, so if you want to 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

and keeping a distance were her

quite alright." Agnes fixed her hair with a graceful flick of her hand. "I just wanted to know about your

your family doesn't seem

in James's wealth. My intentions are sincere." Agnes chuckled at Esther's assurance. "Don't

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