Chapter 1060

Trystan realized his words had missed the mark. His expression shifted, and he avoided Bethany's eyes. Kelly had warned him if Bethany found out this was all a lie, it'd be over. She might never forgive him. He rushed to explain, "Ash and Ely know how much I've been missing you. Losing a little weight is only natural." Bethany's brows furrowed as she studied him. "This is what you call 'a little'? You need to take better care of yourself." Her voice carried a mix of concern and reproach. "Then, after you drop them off at preschool, will you come to spend time with me?" Trystan asked, his tone almost playful, as if trying to ease her worry. A faint blush crept across Bethany's cheeks, but she nodded. "Only if you eat properly," she warned. "If you don't, you'll have me to answer to!" "Understood!" Trystan grinned from ear to ear, happiness spreading through him that he hadn't felt in years. He muttered, half to himself, "I'll call Elijah to bring the documents home. I'm not going