CHAPTER 0177

AUDREY'S POV

I let out a small breath as I watched Milo finish the last spoonful of his meal. Even though a part of me wanted to protect him from the truth, I knew I had to tell him. Sooner or later, he would notice my absence, and I didn’t want him to feel abandoned.

“Did you enjoy your meal?” I asked, brushing a strand of hair away from his forehead.

He nodded eagerly, placing his spoon down on