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?”

stared blankly at her, unable to utter

have to pry? Who was he to do

association from Southeast

relationship, he was just the boyfriend that

was just an uncle that

That was it.

and his heart hurt, but he

shook her and signaled her. “What are you doing, sis? Why are you

him the troubles that we’re going through. He could claim justice for us…” Her voice was shaky.

lowered his head and murmured softly, “W-We don’t have

don’t!” Cordelia suddenly raised

forehead while his heart was pounding. The moment he and Cordelia

her name, all of the words that he had were

so please watch what you say to Mr. Irwin.

“Get it, Carter?”

her shirt with both hands. He looked at Cordelia

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