Chapter 970

Meredith cleared her throat softly and lowered her voice, "Nia, I won't be able to come home for the time being."

"Huh? Then when will you be able to come home?" Nia sounded utterly disappointed.

"Not sure yet." To avoid Charlie overhearing her, Meredith lowered her voice even more, "Nia, make sure you listen well to your Daddy and Lily okay? Mommy will come home to see you sometime later. It's getting late now, you should go to bed soon."

"Mommy, Daddy says that he wants to talk to you."

"I'm really busy now and I don't have the time."

"Oh, alright then," a thoughtful Nia then went on, "Mommy, you should rest early too."

"Mm, I will, darling," Slightly touched, Meredith said, "goodnight, Nia."

"Goodnight, Mommy."

Meredith was of course heartbroken that she had to leave Nia so suddenly. But for Charlie's sake, she had to do what she had to.

After ending the call, Meredith composed herself in front of the mirror before stepping out of the washroom.

On the bed, Charlie had his