Cordelia paused and said flatly, “Nothing.”

Rowan thought it was strange. He wanted to ask more but dared not. He could only secretly look at his daughter.

However, she seemed like she was really okay.

He pursed his lips and chuckled. “Oh, that’s great… It’s noon, so why don’t I take you guys to lunch? Then I can talk more with Carter. Hehe…

“What would you guys like to eat?” He looked at Cordelia in a fawning manner. “You’ll pick, Cordelia!”

“No.” Cordelia paused and lifted her eyes to look at him. “I’m going to look for Zephyr. He left home early in the morning. I haven’t seen him today.”

“What?” Rowan’s expression changed. “Did he not return home?”

“No,” Cordelia said softly. “He just left early.”

“Ah, I’m sure he wouldn’t dare not to come home!” Rowan was confident. “Cordelia, tell me if he doesn’t come home. I’ll…”

Cordelia stared into his eyes, and her voice was soft as each word struck his heart like a stone. “Mr. Irwin, aren’t you being a little too nosy?”

stumped. He stared blankly at her, unable to utter a

right. What right did he have to pry?

Cordelia, he was just the president of a medical association from Southeast Aciatic. He was

just the boyfriend that she

was just an uncle that she did not

That was it.

eyes dimmed, and his heart hurt, but he showed a submissive smile to

you doing, sis? Why are you

he were our dad, it would make sense that we could tell him the troubles that we’re going through. He could claim justice for us…” Her voice was shaky. “But is he our

murmured

Cordelia suddenly

shocked. He had sweat dripping on his forehead while his heart was pounding. The moment he and Cordelia locked eyes, he knew something was

tongue dry. The moment he called out her name, all of the words that he had were taken back. He could

so please watch what you say to Mr. Irwin. Please, keep a certain distance and don’t

“Get it, Carter?”

grabbed the corner of her shirt with both hands. He looked at Cordelia and

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