From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 529

When Laurinda stepped into the room, Shirley barely glanced up from her phone, just long enough to wave hello. “Hey Laurinda, Irvin told me you guys are heading back to Cabinda tomorrow, so I thought I’d tag along. My mom’s still packing, so she’ll come a few days later.”

“Alright. I’ll make sure someone books your ticket,” Laurinda replied.

A voice floated over from the kitchen. “Laurinda, your food’s ready.”

The housekeeper poked her head out, polite as always. Laurinda nodded and followed her in, doing her best to tune out Shirley and Irvin, who were arguing over something on their screens and cursing softly.

Just as Laurinda sat down to eat, her phone buzzed. It was a video call from Adolphus. She propped her phone against a glass and answered, meeting his dark, steady gaze on the tiny screen.

“All sorted out?” she asked.

“Pretty much,” he said, his tone soft. “Did you just wake up?”

Laurinda tried not to smile as she chewed. She could tell he loved watching her like this, relaxed and with no makeup on.

He asked, “Hungry for anything in particular? Or should I take you out tonight?”

She actually took a second to think, idly twirling her fork, then looked up at the phone. “Maybe sushi? There’s that place in Apex that tastes a lot like the one I used to go to in Stonehaven. I used to drag my roommates there all the time.”

Adolphus nodded, looking pleased. “Sounds good. I’ll try to come home early. Should I have Foley make a reservation?”

“No need, I know the owner pretty well. I’ll call her,” Laurinda said.

“Alright, you handle that. I’ll pick you up after work. Are you feeling tired?”

He’d been wanting to ask that all along but hadn’t found the words till now.

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