Chapter 719

Odell’s expression softened, but his voice remained cold. “It's okay. You didn’t do it intentionally, Ms. Springsteen. However, I’m not a good match for you. If Madam Springsteen asks about us again, you can just tell her that I’m not interested in women at the moment.”

For a few moments, Lily was at a loss for words but then she recovered and said, “Okay, I understand. I’m truly sorry about this incident.”

Odell did not say anything else and hung up the phone.

He glanced at Isabel, who was still sleeping soundly, and the cold expression on his face eased.

…

At the Springsteen family’s home.

Lily stared at the phone screen that had gone dark and frowned unhappily.

That man truly did not know how to treat a woman with tenderness.

Madam Springsteen had been sitting by Lily’s side throughout the call. Seeing that Lily had put away her phone, she asked, “Lily, how was it? What did Young Master Carter say? Did he believe you?”

“He most probably did, but the tone of his voice wa