Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right novel Chapter 1821

Lillian's mind went blank. She had no clue.

Between school and training, there was no time for gaming. She wasn't hooked on that stuff anyway. Her classmates' shooter games couldn't touch the real-deal drills at home.

"Uh... It's..." She stalled, unable to remember the game Farrah was always on.

"Honor of Kings? PUBG? Teamfight Tactics?" Juan prompted.

"Yes. Those three. I'm always playing them," she said, grasping at straws.

"Show me." Juan handed it back.

Lillian stared at the lock screen, dread pooling in her gut. That phone was special. She was supposed to use it only when there were emergencies.

She treasured it and would never use it for games.

"You're a terrible liar."

"Godfather..."

"Where did you get it?"

"I bought it."

Silence then choked the room.

Lillian hung her head, bracing herself for a lecture. But Juan didn't snap.

Instead, he said, "If whoever gave you that phone told you to keep it secret, you'd better. Just don't let your parents find out."

He tapped the screen. "If anyone asks, tell them I gave it to you. Got it?"

She shot him a death glare, still salty about the betrayal.

Unaware, Drake leaned in and whispered, "Don't worry. If your parents ask, I've got your back."

'Got my back?' Lillian stewed. 'You'd probably sell me out again.'

She had pegged him as a fearless kingpin, but in front of her parents, he was a scared rabbit.

"What are you teaching her now?" Debra said, sitting beside Lillian with Marion on her other side.

Marion said, "Probably how to skip class without getting caught."

"What? That's total prejudice," Drake protested. "Lillian is my niece. She's acing everything. High school is a breeze for her. Going to class is like punching a clock. It's a waste of time."