Chapter 1186

Chantelle truly couldn't get used to Jadeford-style cooking, but Terence was far too busy to study new recipes or learn southern cuisine just for her. "Can't you come back earlier today?" Chantelle asked with a pout. "Or we could just eat a little later." Seeing her insistence, Terence fell silent for a few seconds before reluctantly agreeing. "Fine, just have a snack in the afternoon to tide you over. Dinner might be a little late." Chantelle instantly lit up with joy. "Okay! I'll be waiting for you then. I think we're out of snacks, though, so let's go buy some after dinner." The call lasted five minutes, four and a half of which were just Chantelle doing the talking. After hanging up, Terence took a deep breath and stepped out of the car. Lily had just finished sending a message to Xavier. She had considered writing as herself, telling him she was safe now. But in the end, she thought better of it and stuck to Terence's tone. "Mission successful. She's safe." "Sorry for mak