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?”

time difference, it was supposed to be morning in Ricos. His mother was important in the

Didn’t you say you have a fake son for me and ask me

been days. Where’s

Yale should have already made their

hung up and

has Uncle Matthew

think he’s been staying by

“What about Yale?”

Zephyr grew stronger. He had never

and he decided right away. “Book me a flight. I’m going back to

“But sir—”

understand what I

some reason. He tugged his tie

in the evening when she heard noises at

only to see a tall figure stepping into the porch. Delighted and surprised,

hour, and there was a sense of perverseness in his eyes.

it back in another week? You’re making a surprise attack again. Are

over like a gleeful bird and threw herself into his arms to hug him tightly. However, the moment she wrapped her arms around him, an odd feeling suddenly rushed

go to look up

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