Chapter 79: Another One

Phyllis sighed. Exhaustion is evident in her eyes as she leans back on the couch. “I don't know…”

“I mean, you've always been so involved with Luna, so I thought you'd do something about it. My dear, let's not play dumb. This article insinuates something more, and you know that.”

Phyllis completely understands Leila's point. It's just that, now that his mother is involved, she cannot do things like before. She has to take into consideration that she is her husband's mother. So, even if Zacharias has bad blood with his mother, she cannot make a move on her own. At the very least, she has to consult him first.

'As much as I want to help, it's not like Aias will ask for my help…'

'Even if he knows I'm capable of solving his problem, I don't think he will ask.'

“I'm sure Zacharias has a plan for that.”

She briefly answered her friend to end their questions about his mother and the mayor's daughter.

She'll wait and see what will happen next.

For now.

…

Weeks passed and Phylli