A Man Like None Other

Ross had suddenly come back to his senses, and he uttered in astonishment, “What's going on? Where am I? Anne? Harold? Why are you both here?”

“Father!”

Anne threw herself into his arms and began wailing.

As Ross consoled her, he asked, “Anne, what happened? What's going on?”

“Father, you've been unconscious for days, and Harold even hired a sorcerer to mind-control you!” Anne cried out.

The colors drained from Harold's face when he saw that his father was awake.

“Harold, what is going on here?” Ross questioned, glaring at Harold.

“Father, don't listen to her nonsense! You're sick, and I only summoned someone to treat you for your illness!” Harold responded.

“That's enough! Say no more. Since I'm now awake, I'll look into this myself,” Ross uttered icily as he waved his hand.

to look at Anne with loving eyes before gently combing his

when he saw how much his

even crossed his face. He knew what he had done would be revealed if

the sorcerer. The sorcerer knew

sure much of my work has been neglected. I'll have to take a

woken up, but just as he walked to the exit, he noticed that

are you? Why are you blocking

father wants to head out! Why are you standing

remained

and questioned, “What

walking toward Ross with an

you should leave the worries of your work to me.

started burning bright in his eyes. “What are you trying to say, Harold? Are

be a duke now,” Harold

is still alive.

was emitting intensified. He