Chapter 619 Trying to Reach Idris

Lucas stopped his mountain trips and was practically beaming with joy these days. He was also bending over backward to cheer me up, showering me with fancy jewelry and quirky gadgets to get a smile out of me. I kept up my act, faking smiles and pretending to share his excitement about our baby-to-be. As the day to meet Idris drew closer, I was on edge. Lucas was practically glued to me, sticking close whenever I left Bamboo House. There was no chance to slip away to see Idris. Out of options, I played the ‘let's go shopping’ card, convincing Lucas to take me out to the Mandala city center. It was my only shot at getting a message to Idris. Thanks to my baby bump, Lucas was pretty much my yes-man. He was all in when I mentioned a shopping trip, no questions asked. I was not exactly a Mandala expert, but I had been around the block a few times. With Lucas as my shadow, getting lost was the least of my worries. The September air in Mandala had lost its summer fire, yet it was not ex