Chapter 55 Alan Wants Me Out of the Car

Shortly after my dad left, Alan also stood up, saying he had something to attend to and needed to leave. Grandma Hecate, looking displeased, said, "What could be more important than spending time with family?" Alan’s expression was a bit unnatural, and he vaguely mentioned it was work-related. Grandma Hecate became even more dissatisfied, "What could be so important at work? Tell me who is making you go back to the office, and I’ll have a word with them. I want to know what’s so urgent." I couldn’t help but feel a bit gleeful watching Alan squirm. It wasn’t hard to guess—if Alan had to leave even in such a situation, it must be something to do with Linda. From what Kevin mentioned recently, things between him and Linda had returned to their former sweetness. So, Alan must not be in a great mood. If he’s in such a rush to leave, he’s likely found some opportunity to win Linda’s heart. Thinking this, I smiled and said, "Grandma, I’m suddenly feeling a bit tired. I’d like to go ba