She Walked Away With His Twins While He Begged the Ground She Walked On novel Chapter 572

Miles felt the sting of Caleb's distance like a splash of ice water against his heart; before he could say anything, Quinn Avery was already instructing the waiter to serve the food.

None of them paid him any more attention, making it abundantly clear he was being shooed away.

He didn't linger. Seething with a bellyful of unspoken frustration, he walked out.

Yara deliberately distracted the kids. "Caleb, Luna, go wash your hands first. It's time to eat."

As the two children headed for the sink, she spoke up, her voice brimming with indignation.

"Quinn, did you see that? The ink on the divorce papers isn't even dry, and that scumbag is already out here eagerly going on dates."

Quinn was only mildly surprised; aside from that, her heart remained perfectly tranquil.

"Yara, the food is here. Let's just eat and not worry about other people."

...

After leaving the restaurant, Miles was entirely consumed by a restless irritation. He pulled out his phone and dialed Julian Fox.

"Come out and drink."

"Mr. York, weren't you on a date today? How do you still have time to grab a drink?"

The Skyview Lounge, VIP room.

Miles sat on the plush leather sofa, his tie loosened, his eyes downcast. He radiated a heavy, gloomy aura.

The manager enthusiastically poured him a drink. "Mr. York, Julian is on his way."

Miles downed glass after glass, as if the alcohol had no burn, as if his senses were completely shut off.

Hunter stood off to the side, worried for his boss. He waved the manager away.

"Mr. York, you should slow down."

Miles shoved Hunter away. "Mind your own business. Keep pouring."

When Julian finally arrived, he was startled to see the flush rising on Miles's cheeks.

What in the world had happened to the great Miles York now?

"Miles, what's going on with you?"

Miles's face was dark; it was only the alcohol-induced flush that kept his aura from feeling completely suffocating.

If she drugged Miles and ended up in his bed, he would have no choice but to take responsibility.

...

Miles rarely got drunk, but last night was the exception. By the time he woke up, it was already the following afternoon.

After washing up and heading downstairs, Tristan called.

He reported that the billboard had been deliberately tampered with. Not only had Juliana Hale seen Wesley Winter there...

Another classmate had also spotted him using a screwdriver on something.

Someone else had even seen Jade and her brother pointing at the billboard and gesturing. Miles suddenly remembered Dr. Wells mentioning that Jade's back injury hadn't actually been that severe.

At the time, Miles had been unhappy with Zack's assessment. But thinking back on it now, it was probably the truth.

No wonder the impact on Jade's back had been so light. As all the pieces fell into place, something fundamental inside his chest began to collapse.

Right on cue, Teresa called. "Miles, Leo spiked a fever and had to be rushed to the hospital. Jade stayed up with him all night. We didn't want to bother you, but the boy keeps crying out for his daddy. Could you please come see him?"

Miles had already been planning to track Jade down. His tone was eerily calm, betraying zero emotion. "Teresa, I'll head to the hospital right now."