Chapitre 1720: De-escalating Their Relationship

"In that case, promise me you won't disturb Shelly and me during this time." Nox negotiated his conditions.

"Okay," Mrs. Winter agreed immediately. "As long as you keep your word, I'll keep mine."

"I'll hang up now."

"Yeah."

Nox put down his phone and leaned back on the sofa, not having much of an appetite. Who could have an appetite when eating alone anyway?

He might as well lie on the sofa like a corpse.

...

Shelly ordered Bella's favorite hamburger and fried chicken and was looking for a place to eat them with Bella when the phone suddenly rang.

The moment Shelly saw the caller ID, her expression darkened. She really did not want to answer Mrs. Winter's call right now.

However, she eventually picked up the phone and said, "Aunty."

"Shelly, are you with Nox?"

"No."

"That's good." The other side let out a sigh of relief. "I just wanted to ask if you do want to leave Nox."