Chapter 30

Perfect! "You must be hungry too, Mick. I had the chef prepare your favorite dishes. Come and try them out." Mick replied with a hum and seemed utterly uninterested, but he responded to Mona's words. "The drama I recently signed on feels like a great stepping stone for my career. I have to thank you for your help." He had secured the lead role in the drama for her through a favor. "As long as you like it." He didn't seem to care at all. Mona tentatively asked, "The director wants to invite you to dinner. Do you have time?" A sudden wave of irritation crossed Mick's face. When Nydia had been around, he hadn't had to think whether he had time. He'd just tell her that he wouldn't be home tonight, and that was the end of it. But now… He glanced at Ted, who was sitting on the hospital bed and happily gobbling all his junk food. Then, he replied, "I'll see how things go." He'd contacted Nydia. Who knew when she'd show up? "You didn't sleep well last night, did you? Why don't yo