Novel1Chapter 837 Darkness 1/4 Jean quickly shook her head, saying, "It's nothing. I just tried to chase after my mom, but she ignored me, and I got a bit upset, so I cried." Amelie frowned, anger simmering beneath the surface as she thought, "That selfish old woman!" She said, "Heartless! Just like that, she can cut ties?" Jean forced a smile but didn't respond. Inside, she was thinking, "You're the most heartless one here!" Jean headed over to buy the shoes she had been eyeing earlier, plotting in her mind. “This woman thinks she can toy with my feelings? Just wait; I'll deal with her in my own time." Amelie followed her, her mind racing with suspicion. "Why do I feel like Jean has changed? But she's so naive; she probably doesn't even notice anything." Meanwhile, Diana had spent several hours at Lily's home, finally scaling a deal for a collaboration.
Lily had also mentioned avoiding sending Mark to prison, knowing full well that direct confrontation would be more devastating for him.
Chapter 837 Darkness Diana respected her decision.
It was around eight in the evening when she and Luna finally headed home.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt2/4 To her surprise, the villa was brightly lit, and Steven was already back.
As Diana stepped into the foyer, she changed her shoes and removed her down jacket, still holding the kiwi and cherries Lily had prepared for her.
She loved those little treats. Just as she set everything down, her phone rang-it was Alexander.
"Hey! Alexander!” Diana greeted cheerfully, her voice bright with happiness.
"Diana, with a voice like that, you must be in a good mood,” he replied. “I really am! Did you need something?" she asked, genuinely curious.
"Actually, yes. The design sketches you sent over? Our team unanimously decided to make six of them limited editions. The others are already in production. Diana, your talent is simply incredible." Diana let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Alexander. This call will definitely helpsleep better tonight." "By the way, I stopped by your place carlier. Where were you?" Chapter 837 Darkness 3/4 "Oh... I haven't been staying there lately. Is there something urgent?" "Not really, just about the designs. Oh, and I brought you scrabs, so don't forget to eat them." "Wow, thank you so much, Alexander! Lettreat you to dinner sometsoon." "Sounds good! I'll give you a heads-up when I'm free. Take care and get srest.” Diana hung up, still smiling.
But as she looked up, her smile faded when she saw Steven standing across from her, his expression gloomy and brooding.
"You're back," she said coolly, her tone flat.
"Why didn't you answer my calls?" he asked, his voice low and tense.
Diana glanced at her phone, noticing the missed calls.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Sorry, I had a busy evening and had my phone on silent. Did you eat dinner?" He shook his head. "No." Inside, Steven felt a wave of disappointment. In the past, whenever he chome, or Diana returned, the first thing she Chapter 837 Darkness Now, even if she wasn't home, she didn't bother to ask how he was doing.
Diana checked the tand frowned. "You haven't eaten yet? What's going on with you?"
Feeling exhausted, she tossed her jacket onto the sofa. "Letwhip up something for you. Just wait here a moment." "Okay," Steven replied, though he felt a pang of sadness.
He had expected Diana to have dinner ready, thinking she would be waiting for him. Steven had left work early, around six, hoping to get hin tfor a meal together.
As Steven stepped through the door, a sense of unease washed over him.
Felt The house, usually a sanctuary, fe cold and unwelcoming. The darkness that enveloped him mirrored the turmoil inside, leaving him feeling more lost than ever. Write your comment
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