Chapter: 2118

Even though no one else knew what had happened that night, the two of them couldn't pretend it didn't exist. Mia knew she could no longer be just Rowland's sister figure, so she was determined to avoid any further misunderstandings.

Truthfully, she wouldn't have returned if her mother hadn't tricked her with a fake illness.

If her parents really missed her, they would fly over to see her.

When she finished speaking, Rowland remained silent, his lips pressed into a thin line. But his eyes never left her.

Sensing the tension thickening in the air, Mia gave him a breezy wave. “Well, if that's all, I'll be going now!"