Chapter 117

Yvonne was a smart person. She didn't need me to remind her what she needed to do. Before I left, I tucked Xavier in bed. Looking at his tiny face, my anger for Yvonne completely vanished. "I'll come and see you soon." I planted a kiss on Xavier's forehead before leaving. When I got back, Lorraine was already gone. I looked at the note she left me, feeling a little helpless. Forget about it. I couldn't force her to stay anyway. … Lorraine had only slept for three hours. She looked at her exhausted face in the mirror and let out a sigh. She wasn't like this a few days ago. How did she end up this way in just a few short days? She wondered if I had seen the note. What if I misunderstood and thought she had left without saying a word? Just when she was hesitating whether to send a message to me, I called. "Cole?" Her exhaustion from the lack of sleep seemed to have completely vanished when she heard my voice. "Why did you leave last night? You didn't get the driver to send you