Alone.

That was the crux of it all.

Miles wanted a one-on-one chat. About what, exactly?

She wasn't having any of it.

No way!

"Langston, buddy, I just got off the plane, and I'm feeling kind of under the weather. Can we maybe catch up after I've had some rest?" Felicity, aiming to prove her discomfort, furrowed her brows dramatically and massaged her temples, "I... my head is killing me! Ugh! And I feel nauseous, like I'm gonna hurl!"

Esther, witnessing her state, quickly tugged at Miles's sleeve, "Felicity really looks unwell, maybe whatever you need to discuss can wait till she's feeling better?"

Hearing this, Felicity nodded vigorously, "Exactly, Esther's right!"

Caught up in the moment, she forgot her act of illness and quickly resumed her posture, massaging her forehead.

simply looked down and firmly told Esther, "It's nothing major, just

was insistent, there had

gave a

things together, utterly confused, "What does Langston want to talk

not feeling well, I don't want to chat with him alone, I just want to go inside

last hope on her

How are those even

been influenced by their way of life abroad, losing some of that personal touch, but Langston has been with you since you were kids, seen you grow up. I won't have you adopt their cold demeanor and drift apart from Mr. Lopez

Langston. It's been years, catch up

cheerfully pushed his daughter towards Miles, "No rush, take your

but roll her

old man was no help

flashed a smile at Mr. Turner, then gestured towards a fountain

figure lead the way, Felicity

several renovations, even

to be a large

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