Chills ran down Cordelia’s spine, and she could not help stepping back.

In the past, when he came back after a few days, he would… too, but he would never look at her like this. What had gotten into him?

Cordelia’s heart drummed. She forced a smile. “Darling, are you tired? Why don’t you rest up? I’ll make something simple for you.”

Marcus nodded and walked into the cafe.

Cordelia followed and looked out unconsciously. ‘It is strange. Did he not drive back? Where is his luggage?’

She had already changed him out of the habit of wearing black, and he usually wore white and gray… Why was he back wearing all black again today?

Cordelia’s mind was a mess. There was an inexplicable change in her husband today that uneased her.

“Why are you standing there?” Marcus turned around. “Come in!”

Startled, Cordelia ran over and tried to hook arms with him.

“Darling, did you… catch a cold? Why’s your voice so hoarse?”

“Hello, Zephyr!” Zephyr knew just from hearing the voice that it was the speed demon.

Zephyr chuckled. “Mom, why are you calling at this hour?”

it was supposed to be morning in Ricos. His mother was important in the company, so it

fake son for me and ask me

been days. Where’s the

By right, Matthew and Yale should have

hung up and felt

asked seriously, “Robert, what has Uncle Matthew

think he’s been staying by

“What about Yale?”

could answer, the upsetting sense in Zephyr grew stronger. He had

fell, and he decided right away. “Book me a flight.

“But sir—”

you not understand what

was restless for some reason. He tugged his tie and

cafe in the evening when she heard noises at the

looked out only to see a tall figure stepping

little. As he slowly looked up, he did not seem that charming under the golden hour, and there was a

Didn’t you say you could only make it back in another week? You’re making

bird and threw herself into his arms to hug him tightly. However, the moment

and let go to look up at

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