NovelEnglishA flicker of confusion passed through Rosalie's eyes. Why did Sydney immediately ask about Sebastian? Sydney seemed to realize that her question was off. She quickly rephrased, "I mean, how have you been?" Rosalie smiled at her. "I've been doing quite well." Sydney noticed the baby in Justin's arms and asked, "This child..." Rosalie immediately took the baby and said, "Mom, this is Steve." "Can I hold him?" "Of course," Rosalie said as she handed Steve to her.
Sydney cradled Steve in her arms. As she looked at his cute nose and eyes, her heart melted.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Oh, right, Mom. I've finalized my divorce with Sebastian today." "What did you say?!" Sydney raised her head, staring at Rosalie in shock. "You divorced him? Why?" "Our marriage was never real to begin with. It's only natural for us to part ways now." Rosalie refrained from mentioning Sebastian's issues. As far as she knew, Sebastian and Sydney didn't have a particularly close relationship.
Sydney wanted to ask more questions but was worried that she might expose herself. Thus, she simply said, "Alright, then. It's not my place to interfere in the matters of youngsters. By the way, have you seen Theo?" "I have. He's doing well. He has Aurora now." Sydney gave an awkward smile. "That boy... Always so sentimental." Rosalie didn't say much more. She took Steve back and said, "Mom, it seems like your friend is still waiting for you." "She's a client of mine. I'll go back to her now, but we'll catch up later." Rosalie nodded. "Alright, go ahead." Sydney returned to the woman. Rosalie and Justin left the restaurant as well.
Sydney sat across from her client. "Apologies for that-I ran into someone I know." "It's no problem," replied Chandra graciously.
The server handed them the menu.
"Miss Fisher," Sydney asked, "what would you like to eat?" After dinner, Sydney and Chandra left the restaurant. Chandra had drunk half a bottle of red wine and seemed a bit tipsy.
"My head feels a bit dizzy. I don't think I can drive. Can you givea ride home?" "Of course." Sydney initially planned to arrange a driver for Chandra, but since Chandra asked her directly, she eldidn't feel it was appropriate to. refuse. After all, Chandra was platinum-tier client at the bank. Content belongs to en.kikistories"Thank you." "You're welcome." QUMS Sydney helped Chandra into the car. Chandra sat in the passenger seat, looking drowsy.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Miss Fisher, what's your address? I'll set the navigation." "There's no need. I know the way. Just drive straight ahead, then turn left at the intersection." "Alright." Sydney started to drive following her directions.
"Miss Harper, who was that young woman you ran into at the restaurant?" Chandra asked.
"She's my son's ex-wife," Sydney replied.
"Oh, really? They're divorced?" Sydney nodded. "Yes." "And the child? Whose is he?" "Her current husband's," Sydney replied. There was no need to disclose everythingChandra Afterall, she was just a client and not a close confidante. Content belongs to en.kikistories"I see. It looks like you two have maintained a good relationship." "Yes, we've stayed on good terms," Sydney replied.
"Well, that shows you're someone who values old ties." Hearing sen Sydney wanted to refute However, there t she wasn't particularly et no need to contradict a client. Content belongs to en.kikistoriesShe simply said, "Perhaps, to sextent."
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