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Mireya harrumphed. Dismissing his idea of sending her tomorrow morning did not make her feel better. On the contrary, it made her even more furious.
He would not give her a ride because she told him not to. Did that mean he was not thinking of sending her off at all? It was all just empty talk.
Mireya got increasingly grumpy the more she thought about it. When she was almost at the door to her building, she ignored him and left right away.
Ryan smiled helplessly as he watched her from behind.
The next day, Mireya started packing her luggage after sleeping her fill.
As she was leaving, Aunty Celine, the babysitter, walked over. “Miss Lynch, Young Master has told me to escort you and Dani back to Melbourne personally.”
“There’s no need for that. My brother has arranged for someone to do so.” Mireya rejected her offer after being taken aback for a moment.
“But Young Master has already asked Mr. Lynch beforehand, and there’ll only be an assistant escorting you. Since that person isn’t familiar with Dani, she surely won’t allow the assistant to carry her. The flight is about two hours. Dani will definitely not sleep soundly. It’ll be tiring if she rests on you alone.”
Aunty Celine was firm with her decision. “I’ll return after escorting you to Melbourne.”
Mireya never thought Ryan would be so shady to ask her brother about it.
However, what Aunty Celine said was right.
It would be much easier if someone were accompanying Mireya.
Before boarding the airplane, she received a WhatsApp message from Ryan: [I’ll explain the situation between Summer and me to my parents as soon as possible.]
Mireya sent five words back without hesitation: [It’s none of my business.]
Ryan: [Remember to notify me when you arrive in Melbourne.]
Her words did not affect him at all.
It made Mireya so frustrated that she did not reply to him.
She lowered her head and focused her attention on taking care of her baby.
However, just as the airplane was taking off, Dani started crying.
Dani might be young, but she surely knew how to make a fuss. She did not sleep much on the airplane and always wanted an adult to walk around while carrying her. Luckily, Aunty Celine was with them, so the one-hour flight was not too tiring.
Mireya had to admit that Ryan’s arrangement was the right decision.
When she arrived in Melbourne, Ryan’s call came in just after she collected her luggage.
After declining the call, she turned around and looked toward Aunty Celine, who had been carrying Dani all along and was not on her phone. There was no way she could have contacted Ryan.
A minute later, Ryan sent a message: [Seeing that you’ve declined the call, I know you’ve arrived safely. Have fun there.]
Mireya did not reply to that message either.
Upon arriving at the Lynch family’s villa, Mrs. Lynch had already arranged for a distant relative of the Lynch family to be the sitter.
After Aunty Celine left, Mrs. Lynch lamented. “I was quite worried. But seeing that The Lodge had arranged a babysitter to escort you back, they must really adore you. I’m relieved.”
Mireya changed the topic. “Mom, isn’t Dad back yet?”
“They will be moving the headquarters to Canberra soon, so there are many things they have to check on here in Melbourne. Your dad is very busy,” Mrs. Lynch said and sighed with concern. “But quite a few companies have been approaching us for collaborations after the public heard that Lynch Corporation managed to get the piece of land in Canberra. We’ve received many new projects recently and are much busier.”
“Mom, you have to remind Dad that earning money is just secondary. At his age, his health is the most important,” Mireya said.
Mrs. Lynch glanced at her. “Your dad is trying to stand up for you. Once Lynch Corporation grows bigger, he wants Rodney to take a good look at how the Lynch family’s daughter, whom he never cherished, has a higher net worth than him.”
Mireya burst out in laughter. She was very touched. “Actually, I’m already indifferent to it”
“You are, but your dad isn’t.” Mrs. Lynch carried Dani in her arms. She got more delighted the more she looked at Dani’s adorable face. “It’s good that Dani looks like you and not her father. Oh, I wonder when will your brother get married? I introduced him to a girl last time, but it went down the drain again.”
Mireya’s heart skipped a beat. “Didn’t you say there was a possibility it might work?”
“Yes, but your brother suddenly made things clear to that lady a few days ago.” Mrs. Lynch thought it was a pity. “She’s such a nice lady. I don’t exactly know what your brother’s type is.”
Mireya immediately thought of Jessica.
It was such a coincidence. To think Forrest dropped the idea after having that meal last time. Could something have happened between him and Jessica?
Upon thinking that she did not manage to get any clues from Forrest the last time, she became even more eager to know what happened.
Ryan was the one who booked the room. Perhaps he knew something.
However, she did not want to ask him about it.
She did not initiate conversations with Ryan on WhatsApp anymore. When she was bored, she would go with Mrs. Lynch to visit her maternal grandparents’ or relatives’ house.
Within a week of returning to Melbourne, she had attended one banquet and two dinners in Mrs. Lynch’s place.
After all, the Lynch family was one of the top families in Melbourne, and they were close with the wealthy families there. At the end of the year, many partners and friends would send them invitations for year-end company celebrations, marriage banquets, birthdays, or babies’ one-month celebrations.
After dinner, Mrs. Lynch handed an invitation to Mireya. “Adam of the Harrison family is getting married tomorrow. You can go and have a meal in my place. Didn’t you use to have a good relationship with Chase? The one getting married is his cousin. He will definitely be there.”
To be honest, Mireya really did not want to go. The last few times she ate out, she spotted quite a few mocking gazes, as if her divorce was a disgraceful thing.
“Mireya, I know people talk, but they’re just jealous of you.” Mrs. Lynch saw through her thoughts. “Those mouths are theirs, and you can’t seal them. It’s fine as long as you’re happy.”
“Mm. I understand, Mom.”
Mireya nodded.
…
The next day, she received Ryan’s message while driving to the hotel. [Melbourne’s weather has turned cold. Remember to layer up.]
Mireya fired back: [I know how cold it is. I don’t need you to remind me.]
Ryan: [You always give up warmth for fashion.]
After seeing that message, Mireya glanced at her outfit.
Melbourne was three degrees Celsius that day, but she was wearing a vintage woolen jacket. It was fine as she was in the car, but she would surely feel cold once she went out. However, as a divorced woman, she had to make a dazzling appearance to show people how stunning she was even though she was divorced.
Seeing that the traffic light had turned green, Mireya did not reply to Ryan. When she reached the hotel, she looked at her phone again, only to see that Ryan had transferred her some pocket money with a message: [A year-end gift.]
Mireya had received 143 dollars of pocket money from Ryan.
People who had dated before would know that 143 stood for “I love you”.
He was so annoying.
After cursing him mentally, Mireya replied: [Stop giving me money. There’s no way we’ll be together no matter how much money you give me.]
Ryan: [Why is it impossible? Unless there’s something wrong with your body?]
Mireya laughed in exasperation. [You’re the one who has problems. I’m as fit as a fiddle.]
Ryan: [I’m pretty healthy too. I’ll be done with my work tomorrow, so I’ll board a flight tomorrow night to visit you there.]
Mireya was startled. [No. You’re not allowed to come over.]
Ryan: [What can I do? I miss you. I don’t even have an appetite when I can’t see you.]
Mireya was speechless. Why did she not realize before that he was such a smooth talker? [My parents won’t be able to accept it. If you come over, they’ll overthink, and I’ll be angry with you.]
Ryan: […Okay. I’ll video call you in the evening then. I’ll promise you if you let me take a look at you.]
Mireya was utterly annoyed by Ryan. She already told him they had to keep a distance, yet she still had to video call with him. It would be so awkward for both of them.
