Chapter 78: Chasity, a Resident Cinderella
Calix
At the moment we stepped out of the conference room and into the hallway, Alex made an excuse to leave.
“I have some business to attend to, Mom, so I’ll leave you and Calix to sort out whatever it is. I’ll be nearby so just mind-link me if you need me,” said Alex immediately.
He was halfway to the stairs by mid-sentence. I grumbled inwardly, secretly hoping Mom would guilt him into staying and hearing her out.
“That’s fine, Alex,” called Mom to Alex, who was already halfway down the stairs.
Alex plastered a halfhearted grin on his face and gave us a thumbs-up before disappearing out of sight.
“My boys are busy these days,” said Mom, with a heavy sigh.
I sighed, my shoulders sagging as my mood deflated. Mom was about to either make
