#Chapter 135: The Compromise

Iris We don’t even have a chance to stop at home first. After getting all the details from Ezra about the Selina situation, Arthur tells him to take us directly to my parents’ estate. Miles stays asleep throughout most of the ride, completely unaware. I envy his blissful ignorance. The Willford estate looks just as lovely as ever as we pull up the long circular driveway. Despite having been here multiple times now, I still haven’t fully adjusted to the fact that these people are my biological parents, and this massive house—more like a small palace, really—is where I should have grown up. The butler greets us at the door and immediately leads us to my father’s study. My mother, father, and Caleb are already waiting inside. A quick glance confirms that Selina isn’t here, which is a relief. I’m not ready to face her again just yet. “Iris, Arthur,” my father says, standing to greet us. “Thank you for coming so quickly. I hope we didn’t put a damper on your vacation