45.Chapter 45

Milo stood rooted in place, clearly reluctant to get into the car. When Lydia noticed this, a trace of urgency flashed in her eyes. "You're not listening to me anymore, Niko? That makes me so sad," she said, her tone tinged with exaggerated hurt.

Hearing her tone, he quickly responded, "No, it's not like that... I'll go right now." With that, he obediently dashed to Lydia's car and stood by the do