Chapter 56: Escape

“I DON’T HAVE much time to set up a meeting with Del’fierro’s, Dad. I have more important things to prioritize than that.” His voice was cold and arrogant. I heard his baritone laugh at what Lawrence said. “What is more important than visiting your fiancée, then?” Samuel asked his son authoritatively. The fuck! I immediately lowered the cutlery I was holding. My heart soared hearing those lines coming from his father. That’s when I knew I was waiting for it in favor of me. One more thing, did I hear it, right? Is she still his fiancée? I thought the marriage was canceled? “Dad, do not bring this up on the table.” His tone was laced with anger. His father gently wiped his mouth with a tissue and raised an eyebrow at him afterward. “And what do you want to talk about, then?” He quickly glanced at me with a smile that I could not name. I seemed to have realized the heaviness of their conversation. I swallowed and quickly bowed. It’s like I just want to stand up and leave this place. But m