"Before you tell me what's going on, can you wipe that grin off your face first?!"
"Your 'biological son' has reeled you in so hard you've got your mouth hanging open like a fish, you know that?!"
"You're supposed to be a noble, icy rose, aren't you?! How did you bite so easily?!"
Qing Mo knew why Vermouth had contacted him telepathically, so he immediately teased her on purpose!
"Oh my! I never expected that the moment I hung up on that little brat, you'd already know about it the very next second?!"
"But you can't blame me! He called me 'Mom.' Tell me, how could I not help my 'good son' smooth this over?"
"Since you already know, Mr. Gardener, I'll leave it to you, okay?!"
"You wouldn't want me to be sad because I saw Angels sad, would you?!"
Listening to Vermouth's syrupy voice, tinged with coquettishness and delight, Qing Mo's eyes could not help but reveal the indulgent affection reserved only for this enchanting rose!
"Fine! Since Miss Rose has personally asked, Angels' father will be fine!"
"Besides, Shuichi Akai knows about this now too, and he's planning to work with your 'good son' to save Kogoro Mouri!"
"When the time comes, I'll just say a couple of words and dump the blame straight onto Shuichi Akai and his people!"
Hearing Qing Mo's words, Vermouth, who had just been called "Mom" by her "biological son," laughed so brilliantly that she swayed like a flower in the wind, her face filled with utter joy!
Today was truly an exceptionally happy day for her!
Not only had Conan called her "Mom," but she could also dump the blame on Shuichi Akai and his people!
Perfect!
It was simply too perfect!
"Then I'll leave it to you!"
"My one and