Chapter 139

Author’s POV Elsewhere, Mirielle continued to grumble because her repeated calls had not been answered by Moira. She stamped her foot and sat down at the dining table, feeling annoyed. “What’s wrong?” asked Jude. “Mom isn’t answering my calls,” replied Mirielle. “Then try again.” "I've called four times, Dad. And she seems reluctant to take it." That was true. If she was busy, her mother also busy before. However, she would always take her calls, make time to come home, and cook for her. This time, Moira seemed to be deliberately ignoring Mirielle. "Maybe she's just too busy. You just need to understand and keep calling her. She'll answer your call eventually," Jude consoled her. "Eventually when?" "Hmm... maybe... in two weeks." "I'm so bored, Daddy. Aunt Bella is still sick and she can't play with me. I want to go skiing. But Mom ignores me." Jude was silent for a moment, putting down his cutlery and looking at his daughter warmly. Never before had he been so concerned and caring abo