Chapter 1148

Lester cast a pitiful look in Mateo’s direction, as if silently pleading for sympathy. Mateo, however, merely quirked an eyebrow and offered him a side glance, clearly unimpressed. Clearing his throat and setting aside the dramatics, Lester straightened his expression. “Frederick said the memory restoration device for Jane has passed every trial. He’s planning to explain everything to her—and if she agrees, they’ll go through with it together.” Mateo’s response was calm, almost nonchalant, yet a subtle flicker of emotion passed through his eyes—relief? Joy? It was hard to tell. “That’s good. That’s the way it should be,” he replied evenly. “Even after all this time, Frederick still considers her feelings first.” “Tch!” Lester scoffed, clearly still irritated. “If he didn’t care so much, I would’ve already dragged him onto the operating table and cut him open for lying to us and sneaking around with her!” Mateo didn’t deny it. Unlike Lester, who still burned with protective resentment,