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Chapter 358

Author: Hauling Treasures
When Jason's gaze turned to her, Iris instinctively moved her hand that was holding her clothes behind her back. Awkwardness tugged at the corner of her lips.

Jason noticed her subtle movements and smiled faintly.

Iris ignored him. She knew that if she told him she wanted to leave, Jason wouldn't take her home. They were too far from the city center, so it would be difficult for her to go home without a car. Therefore, she turned her focus to Jason's mother.

"Jessica, could your driver take me home?" Iris asked.

Jessica was surprised by the request. She looked at her son.

Jason simply said, "I'll take you home after the meal."

With her son's response, Jessica naturally wouldn’t insist on sending Iris home.

"There's no rush." She held Iris' hand, saying comfortingly, "There's no need to feel awkward. I happen to be the only one home today. Since we already know each other so well, surely you wouldn't mind sharing a meal with me, right?"

Iris opened her mouth but found herself un
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