CHAPTER 476. TO BELIEVE AGAIN. The Terms of Surrender

“Thanks, but I don’t think it’s appropri—”

“Would you like to stay for lunch with us?” Milo interrupted her, cutting off her attempt to escape. “Niko’s in a good mood today because they made his favorite meal, so... what do you say?”

Anja nodded with a beaming smile. Every moment she could spend with her son was magical for her.

“Of course! Thanks, just let my clothes finish drying, and I’ll be right there.”

“Don’t worry about that, leave them there—you look good like this,” Milo said nonchalantly. “If you’re feeling modest, there are some new shorts and underwear in one of the drawers. You can use them, just... don’t smell them.”

Anja opened her mouth, ready to retort, but he quickly escaped the room. Grumbling, she went to the drawer and indeed saw some underwear that would almost fit her like bike shorts. She grabbed one and was tempted to bring it to her nose.

“They’re new; they won’t smell like him. Don’t be silly... But