Chapter 1648

Madam Stockton’s expression turned grim. Queenie stared at her mother. “I don’t care what you are going to say. I won’t allow you to stop John from going to look for Sherry!” As her voice subsided, John was coming out of the room. He looked at his mother with a rather frosty expression. Madam Stockton’s expression shifted immediately and said, “John, I have something to talk to you about. Don’t worry, I’m not here to stop you. I just want to tell you something that happened a long time ago.” John looked rather dubious. “Something that happened a long time ago?” Madam Stockton’s eyes flickered. She somehow started to evade his gaze, but she mustered up enough courage to speak in a softer voice than usual, “I’ve buried it in my heart for a long time, and it’s time for me to tell you.” John’s expression changed as well. He looked at Queenie and said, “Leave us.” Queenie released Madam Stockton’s arm. She had one last worried glance at her mother before she reluctantly walked