Chapter 711

Philip shot her a glare, his voice low and icy. "The fox's tail is finally showing, isn't it? All this roundabout talk—what you really want is for my adopted son to return home, isn't it?" His words were sharp, laced with fury, leaving no room for courtesy. He expected her to falter, to wear that familiar look of discomfort and shame like everyone else. But Willow merely stuck out her tongue and grinned. "Caught me, huh? Hehe~" Then, with effortless ease, she changed the subject. It was like punching cotton—Philip’s anger deflated instantly, leaving him stewing in frustration. --- After touring the Green Mountain Sauce Factory, Willow took Philip to Alice’s home for a hearty meal of authentic local dishes. Alice’s cooking wasn’t quite on par with Willow’s, but Philip and the Snape couple still ate with relish. Especially the array of sauces from Green Mountain—whether stirred into dishes or simply dipped with plain steamed buns, they brought out an irresistible appetite. Aunt Marry clu