Chapter 253

Curtis was taken aback when Margot called him. She hadn't responded to his calls over the past week and seemed reluctant to return home.

Did Natalie really succeed in convincing her to come back home?

However, when he recalled the shameful things he had done, he couldn't suppress his guilt and spoke in a somber tone, "Are you at home?"

Margot hummed in acknowledgment.

Curtis hesitated momentarily before saying, "I won't be home tonight. Why don't you spend some time with Natalie?"

He felt too ashamed to face her after what happened. He needed some time to calm down and adjust his mindset.

Margot couldn't hide her disappointment when she heard that. "Alright then, you go ahead and get busy."

"Alright, make sure you take good care of yourself too."

Curtis ended the call.

Margot's eyes lingered on the disconnected call, a sudden ache settling in her heart. Despite her return and taking the initiative to call, it seemed he did not intend to return that night.

She was utterly di