“Now? Don’t you think it’s a bit late?” Mr. Johnson frowned.

“It’s okay. Lana will understand.” Miles tried to act calm.

“But I don’t think her grandma will understand.”

Miles smiled a bit, “It’s okay. Lana’s grandma adores her. She will do whatever Lana says.”

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Miles went to the White mansion that afternoon, but Mrs. White’s assistant, Rachel, stopped him by saying, “Please go back. Mr. Johnson. Ma’am is not in the mood to meet anyone.”

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