Chapter 303

“Oh…” Cordelia nodded. She was a little disappointed, but work was more important. “Alright, come over at night if you’re free then.”

“Sure.” Zephyr stroked her hair. “I’ll carry these back for you.”

“It’s fine! It’s just lobster and some vegetables. I can do it myself. Besides, we have a guest. I might only be able to go back a bit later.”

“A guest?” Zephyr paused. Cordelia’s mother rarely interacted with people. How did she suddenly have a guest?

“Mm. It’s my mom’s best friend from last time,” Cordelia said with a smile. “An elegant middle-aged woman.”

Zephyr nodded without thinking much of it. He held her shoulders and looked at her. “Cordelia, I plan to… arrange for you and my mom to meet.”

Cordelia’s heart went right up to her throat.

“Don’t worry.” Zephyr said gently, “I’ll handle your relationship with her in the most appropriate way. I won’t put you in a tough spot.”

Cordelia was saddened. “I’m the one who put you in a tough spot…”

“That’s silly of you to say!” Zephyr