Chapter 357

"You should've told me," Calla mumbled under her breath. But deep down, she felt guilty.

It had been nearly six months since she last set foot in Riverford. A brief daily call to her mom was all she could manage. She knew she hadn't been a good daughter.

At that moment, Carol took Calla's hand, a troubled expression on her face. "Calla, could you take a few days off to care for your sister? Even though Harlan hired a doula, your sister had a brush with death. And now, with my hand like this—"

Before Carol could finish, Calla quickly replied, "Come on, Mom. Zoey is my sister. It's only right that I take care of her for a few days. Don't worry, I've already asked for days off. I won't be working out of town anymore."

"Really? That's wonderful!" Carol was overjoyed to hear that Calla wouldn't be sent to another city again.

Calla looked up to find Harlan's gaze on her, his expression a perplexing mix of emotions.

She frowned slightly, and Harlan immediately averted his eyes.

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