Chapter 126 Fight back (II)

From the day Lily left, Julian Sterling changed. He became very quiet, diligently going to work and coming home, not showing any signs of decay, nor did he argue with his mother. Whenever he had time, he would join his parents for meals and chats in the courtyard. Mrs. Sterling felt secretly relieved, thinking she understood her son better. His so-called seriousness was just a fleeting interest, a three-minute enthusiasm. Now that the two were estranged, he had cooled off. She hadn't heard any complaints from him and thought he had come to his senses, caring for him even more. She began arranging blind dates again, sending a parade of eligible young women his way, hoping one would catch his eye.

Julian Sterling, who always hated being manipulated, surprisingly agreed to his mother's matchmaking efforts. He was obliging and gentle with every prospect, so much so that Mrs. Sterling wondered if