The moment Zephyr entered, he saw Rowan leaving. He froze.

Zephyr had always mocked the old geezer and thought him to be annoying, but now that he saw his dejected expression and reddened eyes, he could not even force a smile… he felt like he was suddenly fed a pill—his throat felt dry and bitter.

“You’re here…” Rowan’s voice was hoarse.

“Mm.”

That was all Rowan said. He gave Zephyr another glance and went off with a stagger.

Zephyr walked in and saw Cordelia on the couch in a trance. It was like life had been sucked out of her, and she was in a bad mood too.

She could no longer hold back her tears when she saw him. Zephyr hugged her, his heart aching as she cried.

“Darling, let’s finish work early today, okay?” he asked softly, running a hand down her back.

Cordelia did not actually have much to do. Before Janine left, she had already told Mr. Smith to handle the recent company affairs.

want to take

up

smiled and gently put her coat over her before leaving Imperial Media

the car parked by the road was the one she had

one?” She smiled

watched her quietly with a press of his

the car like a gem. He was usually reluctant to drive it and parked it at the best spot in the garage. Even

would absolutely be working

opened the door for Cordelia and fastened

too long after departing, Cordelia found that the route felt off. They seemed to be leaving the city, but they were not going to Hamerton Manor. She was puzzled and turned to

he

was astonished.

on such short notice. Jangasas

kissed the back of

nodded, following whatever he had

in the car.

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