Chapter 265

Della’s POV

Though I didn’t sleep well last night, I still woke up early and prepared everything I needed to visit the ruby mines.

“Mommy!” Aaden ran toward me as soon as he saw me entering the dining room for breakfast.

Instinctively, I bent down, caught him, and carried him in my arms. Pinching his cheeks, I lovingly asked, “Did you miss me?”

“Very much, Mommy!” he shouted, kissing me on the cheeks right after, letting his lips linger on there for a couple of seconds.

“I missed you too! Let’s eat,” I replied as I sat him down on his chair before I walked toward Albert and kissed him on the cheek.

He served me food, but I could only smile and give him a small thanks as I involuntarily avoided his eyes.

Since he managed the issues in Wakeland before, he had been in a big conflict with Drake. I knew he would stop me from going if he learned what my plan was, so I decided to keep it a secret from him.