The Day I Walked Away My Empire Began novel Chapter 208

“Okay.”

Steven didn’t say anything more. He just leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead.

“I’m heading out now.”

“Drive safe.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll call you when I get home.”

“Bye.”

***

About half an hour later, Steven pulled up to the Heath family’s old house. Miranda, Marian, and Shannon were already at the dinner table waiting for him.

“Steven, you’re finally home,” Miranda said, her scowl dark as thunder. “If I hadn’t called, were you planning to just stay out all night?”

She’d broken her leg and spent a week in the hospital. Now she was back home, stuck in recovery and clearly not in a good mood.

Marian, ever the peacemaker, tried to calm her down. “Ma’am, he just got back. Let’s not scold him.”

Shannon chimed in too, trying to lighten things up. “Yeah. Steven’s just been really busy lately. Let’s just enjoy dinner together for once and talk about something nice.”

Miranda bit her tongue, but she was furious. Her son had divorced his beautiful, smart, and elegant wife, then decided to marry an older woman with a limp and a questionable background. Miranda just couldn’t accept it.

“Mum, I’m heading to Westbrook for business the day after tomorrow,” Steven announced, changing the subject. “I’ll be gone about a week. Can you please keep an eye on Cody while I’m away?”

Miranda’s eyes narrowed. “Another big meeting?”

“Yeah.”

“Are you going by yourself, or is she going with you?”

“I’ve got it handled, Mum. Don’t worry about it,” Steven said, trying to keep his patience.

Miranda pressed on, her voice sharp. “Is she going with you?”

Steven’s jaw tightened. “Mum, just focus on getting better. Let me handle my own stuff.”

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