Chapter 23
Enca paused. The voice sounded familiar, but she couldn’t quite place it
Setting aside her doubts for the moment, the responded politely, “Hello, I’m Julian’s sister. I’d like to meet with you to discuss the incident between the two kids
In detail-
The woman on the other end passed for a few seconds before speaking again, her voice still soft and gentle. “I’m sorry, but we’ve already done everything we can. There’s nothing more to disenss.”
Enrica quickly said, “I understand how you feel hilian was in
and i just want the chance to apologize to you in person.”
The woman seemed to waves, and Enrica lowered her stance further. “It’s just a meetin
Drake nmurfrof your time, and I can accommodate your schedule.‘
Finally, the woman relented. “Very well, then Let’s indettoday at 1:00 pm at Merlot Lounge downtown. Tonly have half andhiour.”
Entica replied promptly, “Tilbe there on time.
After hanging up, she met Enna’s hopeful gaze “Corica, can you sort this out? Will pallan be able to retum to school?=
Enrica gave a bitter smile. “Enna, what can I promise? I’ve only managed to secure a meeting. All we can hope for now is that they just want to vent their frustration and aren’t determined to in Julian A sincere apology might still leave some room for negotiation.”
Enna frowned, looking somewhat disappointed. “You’ve got to give it your best. If you can’t handle it, pull some strings Julian has to stay in school, no mat What-
Trimica sighed. Enna a still clung to the hope that Miguel could step in. She hadn’t realized that he and Enrica were practically enemies nove
She avoided responding directly to Enna. Instead, she turned to Julian, who was curled up on the couch playing video games. “Julian, you’re coming with me this
She had no idea how Enna and Julian had dealt with the other party before. But knowing their tempers, she could easily guess it hadn’t been handled politely. This time, Julian was the one who had hurt someone. The other family had significant influence in Kingsbor. The only way out was to admit fault and take responsibilin: Being confrontational would only make things worse
So, she was planning to take Julian with her in the attemoon. The least they could do was offer a sincere apology.
But as soon as she finished speaking, he responded with obvious irritation. “I’m not going! That family is just bullying us. If you want to swallow your pride, go abead but don’t drag me into it!”
frowned. “You need to understand the difference in status between us and them. If we don’t swallow our pride, how will you be able to stay in school?” Julian replied indifferently, “Then I won’t go I don’t care anyway!”
What nomerne are you talking about Enna exploded upon hearing this, rushing over in a few steps to slap Julian. “You’re still a kid! What are you going to do it you don’t go to school? Say something like that again and I’ll break your legs!”
He shouted in frustration, “Enough! Don’t touch met“
Taking advantage of Enna’s momentary shock, he scrambled up from the couch. Without looking back, he stoned out and slammed the door behind him.
Ezra, seething with anger, gave the couch a hard kick. “What kind of a mace did give birth to?”
She then looked up at Erica, holding onto a glimmer of hope. “Enrica, how about you go by yourself today?”
Enrica didn’t say anything and only nodded. The was no other clinice now.
at noon, she stayed home for lunch. Fama personally cooked five dishes. Even Charles had never received this level of treatment
As she needed Enrica’s help, Enes was especially attentive. She kept placing food on Erica’s plate, eager to please. “Try this. Your dad said it’s your favorite. Tell
me if i got in tigla. Enrica, this soup is good. I simmered it for two hours, and it’s very manishing. Here, let me serve you another bowl.”
Enrica felt awloward “tana, you don’t have to do this.”
Her relationship with Enna had always been transactional Acting as if they were close now felt dowight forced and take.
Inta also seemed uncomfortable and set down her cutlery awkwardly. “Tuica, I know I haven’t done well in the past. If we can resolve julian’s issue this time, 1 promise I won’t bring up divorcing your dad again.”
Enrica was shocked. Was tun willing to go this far tos julian?
Though tata cared for her son, she was essentially selfish hot now, for las sake, was willing to give up her own interests. She might not be a good person, but
İrautalje waka good muther
