Chapter 529

In the afternoon, the dorm was empty. Jack was about to call Bella when an unexpected visitor appeared—Emily. He remembered the last time he saw Emily, which was ages ago. He had explicitly warned her not to bother him again. He never expected her to show up again. Compared to before, she had visibly lost a lot of weight. Since Jack's warning, Emily hadn't dared to disturb him, no matter how much she missed her son. She was terrified of setting him off and losing him completely. That fear had pushed her to the brink of a breakdown. Two months had passed. Gaunt and frail, she could no longer withstand the torment. She had to see Jack, no matter the consequences. Today held a special significance, but more than that, she owed her son an apology—a long-overdue one, as a mother. "What are you doing here? Did you forget my warning?" He sneered, his lips curling into a cold smile as he saw the haggard Emily. Tears instantly welled up in her eyes. "Nic… Jack, can I talk to you for a m