Chapter 378

When Calliope Godfrey walked back into the apartment, it was already five in the afternoon. Miranda Sanders was sitting cross-legged on the carpet, nose in a book, completely lost in her own world. Hearing the door open, she asked without looking up, “Back already?” Calliope blinked, caught off guard. Already? She'd barely just gone out! Letting out a helpless chuckle, she said, “Miranda, it's almost dark.” “Oh,” Miranda responded without much thought, clearly still absorbed in her reading. Calliope offered, “Come on, let's take Leo out for dinner. My treat.” “Nope.” Miranda gave a dismissive wave, eyes glued to the page. “Just make me some instant noodles.” Calliope couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief. “And Leo?” “Make him a bowl too.” “...” Seriously? This is a whole new level of mom-ing. Giving up on convincing her workaholic friend, Calliope pulled out her phone and ordered some well-reviewed homestyle takeout. When Conrad Hilliard got home, Miranda was still there, curled up on t