Chapter 12
According to Mr. Hastings Servior, Alex moved out and hadn’t refumed because of me?
Bet Now could that be? Ever since we were kids, Alex had told me over and over that he didn’t like me and didn’t wait me as his sister.
Dowered my gaze. “Mr. Hastings Senior, 1think you’re mistaken. Alex – ne, Mr. Hastings –has always been distant with me. I doubt my words would have any impact on him.”
Mr. Hastings Solo’s tone softened, but he remained insistent. “Just my, lose?ven if he doesn’t come back, I know it’s not your fault.”
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Mr. Hastings Senkor, a man 1 had always known to be shrewd, capable, and impeccably groomed in every way, had aged significantly. His hair had turned completely gray, his eyes were clody, and his gaze carried a weight of hope and longing
The powerful businessman once admired was gone. In his place stood a father, quietly yearning for his son to come home,
I swallowed the words that came to mind and took a deep breath. ” you insist, Mr. Hastings Senior, PILL.I’ll try. I’ll talk to him, I said softly.
A look of relief washed over Mr. Hastings Senior’s face.
I stood up, ready to ask a tavot for Mom. “Mr. Hastings Senior, my mother’s getting older thope you can continue looking after her while she’s at the Hastings residence. But if It’s too mach_” Ipsed, besitating can bring her back in a few days.”
Mr. Hastings Senior shifted his gate.
“Serma, that was a long time ago. The Hastings family has always treated your mother well it’s just.. She has a hard time relaxing. She likes to keep herself busy
His words took me by surprise.
“But since you’ve askedition ‘t worry. I’ll persuade her,” Mr. Hastings Senior assured me. Thank you, Mr. Hastings Senior,” I said, feeling a wave of gratitude. “I’ll be going now.”
Trumed to leaw the study, but Mr. Hastings Senior called out to me again, “Serena”
possible, you should visit your mother more often,” Mr. Hastings Senior said solemnly. “You were the most innocent in everything that happened back then, she misses you a
Eu words lingered in my mind, but I merely nodded in response Without glancing back, I left the Hastings residence.
Alex was waiting in the car. The moment I got in, he started the engine.
The Hastings residence perched gracefully on a hillside in an affluent and prestigious neighborhood. To leave, we had to navigate a winding mountain road flanked by dense, Vibrant greenery fugased out the window, my thoughts began to race.
Fabar did my dad say to you? Near’s voice broke through my thoughts.
“Nothing much,” I said, shaking my head slowly. “He just asked me to visit my mom more often.”
A flicker of disdain crossed Alex face, but he stayed silent.
“Why don’t you want to go home? Lasked.
clex towed and gave the sideways glance
*Keep your eyes on the road” Imuttered
“How did you know His suice was tinged with resentment. “Did my dad tell you that?”
Theutated Iddu I want to try Mr. Hastings Senior’s trust, but also didn’t want to be, so I simply continued, “Your home is not far from your company. Mr. Hastings Senior is
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