That night, Edmund Montgomery returned to the Huo residence, but he and Vanessa Galsworthy fell back into an endless coldness as they had in the past. He no longer brought her a glass of milk before bed, nor did he remind her to get some sun during breakfast. Nor did he, as he had in recent times, devote all his free time to Vanessa Galsworthy.During this period, Vanessa Galsworthy tried to drive him away, but he always refused, citing the child as his reason. Living under the same roof, their relationship was even more distant than that of strangers, which was truly saddening.Two days later, Vanessa Galsworthy received a call from Marcus Kingsley. Over the phone, Marcus Kingsley only mentioned introducing a friend to her, and she agreed.Before leaving, Vanessa Galsworthy checked the time. "Aunt Yang, if Edmund Montgomery comes back, just tell him I've gone out." It was close to dinner time, and Edmund Montgomery would be getting off work soon. She knew her departure at this time
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