Chapter 345

“The kid working at the place next door said Mr. Chen came back not feeling well, so he decided to rest. He won’t be joining for dinner,” Mrs. Lacey reported after returning, and the three in the living room exchanged looks. Lily Garland handed the baby over to Mrs. Lacey. “Could you help watch the baby for a bit? We’ll be back soon.” “Don’t stir things up, and be nice,” Celeste Harper warned quickly, worried Lily’s temper might cause a scene. She nudged Caleb Summers, and they both hurried out behind Lily. The yard beside the Chambers house was a bit smaller—just a single courtyard. It used to be a tofu shop, and the east wall was right up against the courtyard where Celeste and the others lived. Lily knocked hard and fast on the door, no hesitation. A tall, skinny guy in a blue cotton jacket opened it. He looked like a waiter—soft-spoken and thin. They had met him before. His name was Xiao An, and he recognized Lily right away. “Miss Garland? What brings you all over?” “We heard Mr.