Chapter 1627

Chantelle's eyelids fluttered slightly as she lifted her gaze to look at Terence. "I will," Terence replied without hesitation. "I still have a lot of work to take care of in Deppland, so I'll be staying there for quite a while." Janet's eyes lit up but only for a moment before they dimmed again. "Just staying for a while? Not forever?" That meant they would still have to part ways. Terence swallowed. The words were on the tip of his tongue, and he almost couldn't hold back. Chantelle gently cut her off, saying, "Be good, Janie. Let's go upstairs. Grandma's been waiting for us." She hadn't expected Terence to return to Deppland. But on second thought, it didn't really matter. In Deppland, she only had work-related dealings with Terence. Thus, he likely wouldn't have another chance to see Janet again. And as long as they didn't see each other, everything would be easier to manage. The group went upstairs. Terence helped carry Janet into the room and gently laid her down on the