Chapter 82: She Said So Herself

"I won't allow it! You have to live with me!" Wendy pouted and was about to complain.

Jeffrey's gaze suddenly fell on her cheek.

"Suzy, your face..."

Upon his reminder, Wendy's eyes also shifted to Suzy's face, widening in shock.

"Oh my God! What happened to your face? Did your mother hit you again?"

"No, no, this time it's really self-inflicted." Suzy covered the wound with her hand, clearly unwilling to discuss it.

Wendy was about to accuse her of lying when Jeffrey tugged her from behind and signaled her with his eyes not to press further.

"Come on, let me help you with your luggage and since it's like a housewarming today, I'll treat you to a nice meal."

"Yeah! You're the most generous, Jeff! Let's go, Suzy, upstairs!"

Suzy nodded and followed them.

Out of habit, she took out her phone to check WhatsApp.

Still no message from Liam. He hadn't sent a message, made a call, or shown any sign of activity.

But Alec said he had called in the morning, which meant he was awake. He just chos