Chapter 722
Chapter 722:
Yelena nodded, understanding; such extravagance was typical of Maggie.
At that moment, Lena issued a soft meow of protest.
Looking down, Yelena noticed Lena pawing at the necklace, seemingly requesting her to put it on.
“Do you want me to put this on you?” Yelena asked.
Lena meowed affirmatively, and with a gentle nod, Yelena obliged.
Yelena carefully placed the necklace around Lena’s neck.
As soon as the necklace was on, Lena carried herself with a regal air. Despite the weight of the necklace, she held her head high, exuding pride.
Laughing, Yelena teased, “Isn’t that heavy p>
Lena maintained her noble posture, fully aware that she had to keep her head elevated to support the necklace.
“Let’s go, Princess Lena. I’ll take you to see Aus,” Yelena said before turning to Austin.
Austin cleared his throat, hesitating. “Um, I p>
“You’re not coming, are you?” Yelena guessed.
“Why not?” Austin’s response was tense.
Was she displeasing him somehow?
Worried thoughts clouded his mind, leaving him feeling adrift in his emotions.
Yelena pointed to his pocket. “Your phone’s ringing p>
Realization dawned on Austin as he pulled out his phone—it was Maggie.
𝕍𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕕 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕖: gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧿ⅽ𝗈𝗺
Understanding the situation eased his concerns. It wasn’t that Yelena didn’t want him to tag along after all.
“Mom?” Austin answered the phone, while Yelena, gesturing toward her house, walked away with Lena.
Donna had just sent Yelena a message, asking if she’d like to invite her new friend over for dinner.
Yelena seized the opportunity to head home, preferring to avoid the complication of Donna visiting Austin’s place to extend the dinner invitation in person.
“Austin, did you drive Yelena home?” Maggie asked over the phone.
“Yeah, I did,” Austin replied, watching Yelena walk away with a smile. He had done more than just drive her; he had successfully enticed her into his home earlier.
“I want to come home; it’s so dull here,” Maggie sighed, then quickly added, “I miss Lena. That adorable little thing must be pining for me p>
Austin’s expression tightened. He doubted Lena missed Maggie, especially since she had just happily left with Yelena.
“I’ll come to pick you up,” he said.
“Okay, but bring Lena too. She must be eager to see me.” Maggie’s mood lifted at the prospect of reuniting with Lena.
“Lena’s occupied,” Austin replied curtly.
“Why p>
“Stop asking questions,” Austin said abruptly, hanging up before Maggie could respond.
Yelena arrived at the Harris residence, Lena comfortably nestled in her arms, just in time to see Amilia chasing after Aus. “Aus, come here! I want to dress you up!” she called out.
Aus seemed to be enjoying the game, rather than actually trying to escape. He slowed down whenever Amilia lagged behind, only to dash away when she got close.