Chapter 74

Calliope was the first to step out. When she spotted Emily, she beamed and said, "Emmy, there you are."

"Mom." Emily walked up and naturally hooked her arm,leaning in close.

Calliope had always worried that John might cause a rift between them and Emily. But now, it seemed she had worried for nothing.

Calliope gently patted her head and noticed the hair clip she had given Emily, lazily pinned in her hair. It made her smile even wider.

"Mr. Smith, it's so good to have you here.Please,come in."

James said. "Just call me James."

Being called Mr. Smith felt too formal and a bit awkward.

He handed Calliope a card. "This is a VIP membership card for Golden Birch Group's spa services. Feel free to use it at any of our location. But honestly, your skin is already looking fantastic, so a spa visit would just be the icing on the cake."

That last bit made Calliope really happy.

Emily looked at James, surprised, her eyes saying,'Are you the same James I know?