Those at the mansion walked out as soon as they heard someone closing in.

Marino stopped everyone from greeting Zachary and signaled them to remain silent in fear of rousing Zachary from his sleep.

Slouching against the backseat, Zachary slept like a log as the pent-up fatigue finally caught up to him.

Ben was reluctant to rouse the poor man from his sleep. Thus, Mrs. Rawlston whispered, “What’s going on? What’s wrong with Mr. Zachary?”

“He’s just tired and in desperate need of sleep! Mrs. Rawlston, can you get his room and shower ready? It’s about time for him to take a short break from everything!”

“Alright, I’ll get going at once!”

 

Mrs. Rawlston marched in the direction of the living room and instructed the maids to make Zachary something to eat.

Zachary roused from his sleep the moment he heard the thunder. He opened his eyes and asked, “Is it about to rain?”

 

Ben answered in a hushed voice, “Yes, Mr. Nacht. Why don’t you head into the mansion and take a bath? I have asked Mrs. Rawlston to get everything ready for you.”

The exhausted Zachary murmured, “Make a trip to Northridge.”

“H-Huh? I-It’s—”

to stop himself from sleeping. He blurted out the things in mind, “She’s afraid of thunders

“I-I—”

raised his volume and repeated himself,

much hesitation, Ben leaned over and whispered, “If I’m not

couldn’t believe his ears

we make our way there. Since you’re not feeling well, why don’t you go ahead and take

alighted from the car, making his way

the place when he caught a glimpse of their photos in the room. Standing in front of the photos, he lost himself in a train of thought and continued recalling the

her way in with a meal. “Mr. Zachary, why don’t you finish these? I have just made these for you! These have always been your

Zachary took a seat and started savoring

man, Mrs. Rawlston couldn’t resist the urge to weep

found her hilarious. Thus, he asked, “What’s wrong? Why are you crying when

of stress you have to deal with! It seems as

his cheek and murmured to

Ben showed up and urged, “Mrs. Rawlston, why don’t you return to your room and leave him alone

his health? If one doesn’t

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