Chapter 166

“No need, Mom. It’s way too far out here. I’ll come visit you, okay? Just let me stay and keep the kids company in peace for a bit. If you two come over, I’ll be all on edge.” Ariella Rios kept gently persuading her mother over and over. There was no way she could let them show up—what if they ran into Lucian Sterling? That’d be a total disaster. “You stubborn girl,” her mom sighed. “Well, your dad and I might as well look for some work too. Can’t just sit around all day.” “Just rest! You’ve both earned it. And I won’t stay here long—once the exam results are out, if I pass, I’ll go back to school. If I don’t, I’ll find a job and try again next year. Either way, when I’m studying, I’ll work part-time too. How about I take care of you two for a change?” Ariella held her mother’s hand firmly, full of sincerity. “We’re not ones for sitting still. It's boring. Honestly, being idle can cause all kinds of problems when you're older. Your dad and I still plan to watch you marry a good man one