Chapter 325



The man gave a final nod and quickened his pace to leave. It felt as though he hadn’t heard her shout Jake’s name at all.

Looking at Sophie’s bright, cheerful face, Kallie had mixed feelings. Perhaps she was overthinking it.

Kallie had wavered before giving her consent to the man’s request. She had planned to return to Avalon the day after tomorrow. She figured she’d have to make the trip once more and hadn’t anticipated he would be heading to Avalon as well. Why was he so interested in Avalon?

Just then, her phone buzzed with a call from Ewing.

Ewing remarked, “I just got back and saw the gift you sent. It’s wonderful. I really appreciate it.”

Kallie smiled warmly. “No need to be so formal. Your support was the key to my voice recovering. I’m the one who should be thanking you instead.”

Ewing’s tone softened. “Is Sophie with you? I’ve been buried in work lately, and my father is just as swamped. He doesn’t have the time to spend with her.”

Kallie frowned. “Even if you’re busy, you need to rest. When I brought Sophie to see you today, the servant mentioned you haven’t slept well in three days.”

Ewing chuckled, a bit embarrassed. “I have told them not to say anything, but you still found out.”

Sophie tugged at Kallie’s clothes and jumped up, eager to speak on the phone.

Kallie understood her daughter’s intent. She knelt and held the phone to Sophie’s ear.

“Uncle,” Sophie said sweetly.

Ewing’s heart melted. “Do you miss me, Sophie?”

“Yes,” Sophie replied, nodding earnestly. “Mommy misses you too.”

Kallie’s eyes sparkled as she suggested to Sophie, “Let’s go home now and visit your uncle, shall we?”

Upon returning to the Nixon family estate, Kallie found the servants packing her things.

Kallie had informed Ewing of her plan to return to Avalon.

Even though Ewing was hesitant, he respected her decision. He was considerate and had planned everything for her. He knew Kallie might linger in Avalon for a long time.

Even though Kallie insisted she didn’t need much luggage, Ewing still had the servants pack everything she might need.

Under Ewing’s arrangement, some of Kallie’s luggage had already been checked in. Kallie had little to stress about; her only task was to ensure Sophie’s safety by her side.

Kallie was moved by Ewing’s thoughtfulness. With Sophie in her arms, Kallie entered her room. Just then, Trent approached her. “Miss, you’re back at last. I’ve been searching everywhere for you.”

“What’s the matter?” Kallie raised an eyebrow.

Clearing his throat, Trent explained, “It’s Mrs. Jennifer Nixon and Mrs. Astrid Nixon. They’re eager to see you, and Mr. Tyrone Nixon’s with them. They seem to have something important to discuss.”

At this, Kallie’s expression turned into a frown. The last thing she wanted was to deal with Jennifer and Astrid, especially not both at once. Her gut told her not to meet them.

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