Let Me Go, Mr. Hill!

After Aunty Celine left, Mrs. Lynch lamented. “I was quite worried. But seeing that The Lodge had arranged a babysitter to escort you back, they must really adore you. I’m relieved.”

Freya changed the topic. “Mom, isn’t Dad back yet?”

“They will be moving the headquarters to Canberra soon, so there are many things they have to check on here in Melbourne. Your dad is very busy,” Mrs. Lynch said and sighed with concern. “But quite a few companies have been approaching us for collaborations after the public heard that Lynch Corporation managed to get the piece of land in Canberra. We’ve received many new projects recently and are much busier.”

“Mom, you have to remind Dad that earning money is just secondary. At his age, his health is the most important,” Freya said.

Mrs. Lynch glanced at her. “Your dad is trying to stand up for you. Once Lynch Corporation grows bigger, he wants Rodney to take a good look at how the Lynch family’s daughter, whom he never cherished, has a higher net worth than him.”

Freya burst out in laughter. She was very touched. “Actually, I’m already indifferent to it”

“You are, but your dad isn’t.” Mrs. Lynch carried Dani in her arms. She got more delighted the more she looked at Dani’s adorable face. “It’s good that Dani looks like you and not her father. Oh, I wonder when will your brother get married? I introduced him to a girl last time, but it went down the drain again.”

Freya’s heart skipped a beat. “Didn’t you say there was a possibility it might work?”

that lady a few days ago.” Mrs. Lynch thought

thought

To think Forrest dropped the idea after having that meal last time. Could something have happened

Forrest the last time, she became even more eager to

booked the room. Perhaps he knew

want to ask

she was bored, she would go with Mrs. Lynch to

had attended

wealthy families there. At the end of the year, many partners and friends

Freya. “Adam of the Harrison family is getting married tomorrow. You can go and have a meal in my place. Didn’t you use to have a good relationship with Chase? The

not want to go. The last few times she ate out, she spotted quite a few mocking gazes, as if her

but they’re just jealous of you.” Mrs. Lynch saw through her thoughts. “Those mouths are theirs, and you can’t seal them.

“Mm. I understand, Mom.”