The Divorcee Who Shines novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176 Can't Help It

Ranita returned home and called Jedidiah back on the phone.

"Brother..." She softly called him as Jedidiah took a deep breath before speaking gently, "You're home so soon?"

"Yeah... I went out for dinner with some friends today," after several seconds of silence passed by, Ranita finally asked, "Is there something you need me for?"

Their contact had decreased over the past few years due to Jedidiah going abroad initially being busy followed by Rantia coming over Kurima where she became occupied with studies as well as work.

Their relationship gradually grew distant.

"Mom's birthday is coming up soon; are you coming back this year?" After pausing briefly, Jedidiah lowered his voice, "It wasn't too bad when we were still studying. You would come back once or twice every year but these past two or three years, you've disappeared completely except when you came back on business trips in Steland just so we could have dinner together. Mom feels pretty sad about it."

As Rantia listened, she felt somewhat bitter inside. She wasn't unwilling to go back, it was just that she couldn't bring herself do it .

"Recently, there have been some changes in my work here. I don't think I'll be as busy, so I should be able to go back home for a visit," Ranita said, pausing before adding, "If I can't make it for Mom's birthday, I'll send the gift to you and you can give it to her."

"Ranita!" Jedidiah was a little angry but quickly calmed down. She was his beloved sister of over years - how could he bear to scold her?

"You bring the gift yourself. You can give it to Mom yourself. I'm not going to help you pass it on," Jedidiah sighed helplessly. "You've moved your household registration away and stayed in Kurima without coming back for long enough. It's time for all this anger between us to dissipate! You should come back. Everyone at home misses you."

Ranita lowered her eyes with mixed emotions and replied softly, "Okay... I'll find time to come back."

"Brother, sorry but there's something urgent that needs my attention right now."