Just as I was chatting, my mom gave me a call.
Things with Lucas were almost entirely ironed out by now. She and Dad were now managing his family business, meaning they would be staying there for a longer time. She suggested me to move there with Serena and Brandon.
"You'd better not go back to abroad. It wouldn't be convenient if Jones returns there too." my mother's tone was a tad solemn. "Your father and I don't have any other expectations. We just hope you can live a good life with the kids. As for marriage…"
My mom didn't go on, but I knew what she was hinting at. They wanted me not to be entangled in any more troubles with neither Damon nor Jones.
"I'll head over after some time." I replied.
I couldn't just head over now. The secret of Catherine and Dylan was like a black hole, pulling me to unveil it. Moreover, I had this strong hunch that even if I avoided Catherine by moving to my parents' place, our paths would cross again in the future.