Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1157

"Oh, it's nothing, really!" Melissa feigned nonchalance. "I was just concerned that it might be a waste of time for you to call me when you're busy with your studies now!"

"Mom..."

"It's important for you to focus on your studies now that you have good resources, you know?" Melissa advised. "Your father is taking care of the school procedures here, and you'll be transferred to Centrolis soon!"

"Even if I'm busy, it won't stop me from contacting you!" Lina had a strange feeling in her heart. "Mom, are you hiding something from me?"

Melissa was taken aback but adamantly denied it.

No matter how much Lina asked, her mother insisted that everything was fine and maintained a facade of normalcy.

However, certain parts of Melissa's body were starting to ache faintly. Sweat coated the tip of her nose, and her face grew slightly pale.

Jesse noticed and quickly interrupted, "Lina, focus on your own matters! Hehe... Your mom and I are playing poker together, so I'll be joining her for a few rounds now!"

"But how can you play with just two people?"

"Well... uh… There are many servants in the Hamertons!" Jesse improvised. "You have no idea. Since we've been staying here, your mom has become acquainted with them to the point of nearly becoming sworn sisters... Haha, alright, I'll stop here. I'll go play with her now! Take care of yourself, don't wander around, and stay with Zuko, okay?"

After Jesse finished speaking, he hung up quickly.

Lina stood there for a moment, stunned, and then slowly turned her gaze to Zuko.

Zuko also felt that something was off.

The Jesse and Melissa he knew were kind-hearted people who would falter when telling lies. Their tone on the phone sounded like they were acting.