The Girl They Ignored Returned as the Woman Seven Men Would Die For novel Chapter 71

Mika Miller had a packed schedule today, and her classes didn't wrap up until eight-thirty in the evening.

During her lunch break, she made a special trip on the bus to a local thrift store.

It took her over two hours of hunting, but she finally managed to collect all seven of Julian Jace's published mystery novels.

Returning to Mrs. Remington's house that night, she was just plotting her next move to get closer to Julian when the older woman mentioned he had already left.

"That boy usually comes to see me about once a week. I've told him time and again he should just move in with me, but he stubbornly insists on living alone.

Given his physical condition, it's not easy for him, yet he refuses to hire a housekeeper. I can only imagine his place is an absolute pigsty by now..."

Speaking of her grandson, a flicker of genuine worry crossed Leona Remington's face.

Mika sat across the dining table, chewing thoughtfully on the end of her fork for a moment before she flashed a bright, willing smile.

"Mrs. Remington, I'm completely free this Sunday. Why don't I go over to his place and check on things for you?"

Mrs. Remington's heart stirred at the offer, but she hesitated. "Your studies are already so demanding, and you work so hard. I wouldn't want to take up your precious free time."

"Not at all! I usually spend my spare time doing odd jobs anyway, and I've done professional housekeeping before. Tidy up his place won't be a big deal.

You've been kind enough to give me such a wonderful place to live. It's only right that I do something in return to show my appreciation!"

Mika spoke with earnest warmth, showing not a hint of reluctance.

And every word she said was true.

After all, Seraphina Sutton was the female lead with her own glittering career and romance arcs, and she couldn't have her best friend glued to her side 24/7. That was exactly why the author had given Mika this specific backstory.

Ever since she got into college, her mother, Damaris Charles, hadn't given her a single cent.

So Mika was forced to spend every spare moment outside of class hustling from one odd job to another, desperately scraping together enough for her tuition and living expenses.

Only when the plot required it for Seraphina would Mika drop her heavy burdens and rush to her friend's side without hesitation.

As a result, Mika didn't just know how to clean. She handed out flyers, worked call centers, washed dishes, babysat, and even cared for the elderly in hospital wards...

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