Chapter 203

Mini was blunt, annoying and loud type. She wasn’t even his type. She didn’t have the charm or elegance that usually attracted him. And most of all… she was Iris’s friend. He punched the air, furious with himself. What would Iris think of him now? He didn’t even want to imagine it. "Why are you coming out of Auntie Mini’s room? Didn’t you say you liked my mummy?" Joxan's voice cut through the heavy silence like a knife. His young face twisted in confusion and frustration as he stared at Arden, who had just stepped out of Mini’s room, looking disheveled and ashamed. “Jo, shut up.” Elyana’s voice was sharp, her eyes narrowing as she turned toward her son. “But Mummy....” Joxan started again, clearly angry and hurt. He had always been suspicious of Arden. Something about the man never sat right with him. And now, seeing him walk out of Mini’s room like that only confirmed his worst thoughts. “Jo.” This time, Elyana’s voice was calmer, but firmer. “This is between adults. You’re just a kid