Adora didn’t go with them.The fact that she had even shown up today was already an act of mercy. She couldn’t bring herself to play out some touching mother–daughter scene.She wouldn’t pretend, and she wouldn’t force it.Louis looked at her gently. “Do you want to wait until they’re done, or head
Adora paused for a moment before walking forward.Lilian had been sitting there expressionless, her gaze dull and lifeless. It was only when she sensed someone stopping in front of her that she slowly lifted her head.When she saw who it was, a change flickered in her eyes, her focus slowly sharpen
When she saw the caller ID, the easy smile on Adora’s face tightened instantly.Louis was about to hang another ornament when he caught sight of his wife staring at her phone with a change in expression. “Who is it?” he asked, concerned.“Peter,” Adora replied, already knowing what this meant. “Lo
“Happy, of course I’m happy. What, should I be crying instead?”Louis smiled softly, leaning in to brush another kiss against her lips. “If you’re tired, then sleep now. Otherwise, I might have to use… more persuasive methods.”Seeing him turn playful again, Adora shot him a glare, her voice turnin
“Seeing you so quiet, I thought you were feeling sorry for them.”“People who invite pity usually have only themselves to blame.”Louis nodded and said nothing more.As the car pulled into their neighborhood, they noticed strings of warm fairy lights and a holiday wreath on the gate. Adora smiled fa
Peter’s face darkened as he looked over. In that luxury car sat a young man, clearly more handsome and younger than him.Lilian spotted it too, narrowing her eyes and cursing under her breath. “Shameless! Flirting around! All that money you have will be swindled away by some man sooner or later!”W