Tiffany sighed. “No, I’m really in a bad mood. His mom joined us for dinner, and her gaze was like a blade that didn’t leave my face. I didn’t have much appetite to start with so I barely had any food. On the way to dinner, his mom even mentioned that she doesn’t want him to keep coming here and asked him to pay more attention to the company. Does she think I’m holding Jackson back? His mom must hate me even more.”
Arianne was not around so she could not figure out Summer’s thoughts. She could only console Tiffany, “Stop overthinking it. Don’t confuse yourself. It’s not like your head is made for figuring out complicated issues. Just talk to Jackson after this. What if his mother wants you to return to the capital? We’ve talked about this. You should consider it.”
Tiffany paused. “I’m not going back. You’ll be alone if I leave. Ari, I won’t leave you behind. I’ve said it as well, I won’t return unless you return with me. I don’t think Mark will let you go so easily, but it has been so long. Why hasn’t he acted?”
Arianne frowned when Tiffany mentioned Mark. “Tiffie, stop bringing him up. Let’s put it this way. It’s true, based on his character, he wouldn’t let me go so easily. However, it seems like he did. It’s as you said, after so long, he hasn’t acted. I think he has let me go. I’ve gotten used to life here. Don’t upset me with these weird what-ifs, okay? I only wish he’ll come see me once in this life; that’s when he’s willing to divorce me.”
It was as though Tiffany was struck with a sudden realization. “Oh, right, both of you haven’t divorced. You’re still Mrs. Tremont as long as you’re both legally bound. It seems like it doesn’t matter whether he comes to you or not. You’re still his wife anyway. We’ve left the capital for so long that I’ve almost forgotten that you’re Mrs. Tremont.”
Arianne’s feathers were ruffled by these words. “You really… Why must you mention the things I told you not to. I’m ignoring you!” She went into the kitchen after she finished speaking.
Tiffany pouted and continued to space out. She suddenly received a text on her phone. She discovered it was from Jackson. The content was short and simple. “My mom hopes you’ll return to the capital with me.”
A mix of delight and worry hit Tiffany at once. She was happy that Summer did not think she was holding back Jackson, but she was also worried because she could not return now.
She replied, “No, I can’t leave Ari alone.”
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