Chapter 408

I was genuinely shocked by Clifford’s words. I quickly bid goodbye to Summer and rushed home. When I got down from the car, the villa’s lights were switched on, and the garden was obviously trimmed and tidied recently! I went into the villa hurriedly, but Zachary was nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile, my parents casually chatted on the sofa, and they were surprised to see me. My mom asked, “Why did you come back at this hour?” I did not want to expose Clifford. “I called you earlier and said I was coming home tonight,” I lied. “Come over here, let’s talk.” Zachary was not in the Shaw Villa. My mom naturally called me over. It seemed like they already met Zachary! Then, what did they talk about?! Did my dad behave like an ordinary parent and said difficult things to Zachary? I sat beside my mom worriedly. She caringly tided my hair and said in a reluctant tone, “Our Carol has finally grown up. Even though you’re still a fourteen-year-old child to me, I regret not accompanying you wh