Chapter 1440

When Bernard heard the name Caleb, a fog of regret clouded the cool depths of his eyes, and he felt a tide of remorse rushing in.

His thick, long lashes drooped, casting a faint shadow beneath his eyelids.

He was still for a long time, until the pain hidden in his eyes was sufficiently veiled, and then he looked up with a guarded expression to meet Robin’s serious gaze.

“What’s the name of the guy who looks like Caleb?”

“Zephyr Clark.””

Zephyr Clark. Bernard rolled the name around in his mind and nodded subtly.

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“I just happened to be back in town for some business and thought I’d drop in to tell you.”

The truth was, a simple phone call would have sufficed, but Robin had made the effort to come in person. The intention behind this seemed pretty clear. Bernard was well aware of Robin’s unspoken motives. Still, Robin was never good at controlling his emotions, acting on impulse.

Lately, he had a peculiar dream where Eleanor stumbled and lurched towards him; he caught her firmly and told her, “Alright, I’ll take you away!

After waking from such a dream, Robin sat up in bed, staring out at the bleak view for a long time, unable to shake the feeling. That dream reignited a flicker of emotion in a heart that was supposed to have moved on.

dropped to where their fingers were intertwined, skin touching skin in harmonious accord, a reminder to him that it was all just a

“Thanks.”

from the serpentine maze of his thoughts, and when he looked at Robin again, he could sense what was on his mind. Following Robin’s gaze, he glanced at his own hand, clasped with Eleanor’s, and for a moment, he felt

voice was cold as frost, snapping Robin back to the present.

only to meet Bernard’s detached

and I appreciate you

If Robin couldn’t detect the underlying jab, he would be as foolish as Elbert

there’s no need to thank

passenger side, opened the door, and prepared

staying for dinner?”

car door, shot him a

I look like I’m in need of a charity meal? Do I need to

endure that

let me send you a parting gift as a token

mood slightly, though

I saved you, I must have been out of my mind. If I had to do it over,

for being saved, but

unforgettable. In her heart, Eleanor cherished this kindness. Before Robin could

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