Chapter 1894

Mavis wanted nothing more than to be alone with her thoughts. Unemployed and with no clear future that she could see, she needed to figure out her next steps. Back when she was abroad, Sheena had advised her not to be so stubborn. She finally understood that love could not be forced, and she decided to consider this evening her farewell. However, Mavis did not want to say goodbye to Mildred or let her see how heartbroken she was. She wanted to leave quietly. As she was lost in her thoughts, her phone rang. It was Nathaniel. She answered the call, and for a moment, there was only silence on the other end. She thought he might have dialed by mistake and was about to hang up when he suddenly spoke. "You're back home?" His voice was steady but distant. "Yes," Mavis replied softly. "What are your plans now?" She was honest with him. "I don't have any plans." "Did Grandma ask you why you came back so suddenly? What did you tell her?" Mavis could not help but lau