Chapter 419 The Real Edward

There was a moment of silence in the restaurant as Freya stared at Edward in disbelief.

Edward’s entire demeanor had changed; he was no longer the sunny and vibrant young man he usually was. He sat there as if nothing had happened, but there was a hint of coldness in

his demeanor.

In that instant, Edward and Jamie truly looked like brothers.

She had always believed that these two brothers were nothing alike. Edward was innocent, cheery, and full of vitality.

But at that moment, she realized that she had never truly known him.

Was this the real him?

The veins on Jamie’s neck bulged as he forced out a laugh. “Edward, are you done pretending?”

There was a hint of iciness on Edward’s face as he responded, “Jamie, you know very well that I like her. Yet, you kept her locked up here. You’ve gone too far.”

you find out?!”

Edward gentled the look on his face when he looked at her. There was even a glimmer of fondness for her in his eyes.

Her heart trembled, and she snapped her head toward Edward. “When did

“Do you remember the first time we went for a stroll in the backyard after I regained consciousness?” Edward said.

She frowned, unable to figure out just when he had discovered the truth.

Jamie had always been a meticulous man. So, he had ordered all the servants to treat her as the mistress of the villa whenever they were around Edward.

Edward naturally sensed her confusion, so he patiently explained, “That day, we saw some flowers in the yard. I asked you if there were still roses in this season, and you said yes.”

She suddenly recalled that particular detail and she pursed her lips. “What of it?”

to look at Jamie coolly. “Those weren’t roses; they were peonies. Strictly speaking, they were tree peonies. If you were truly the owner here, the servants would have chosen flowers according to the owner’s preferences. How could they

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to detail was no less

are my brother’s favorite flowers. That was when I started questioning everything. It all turned to head when you gave me the injection. I noticed

her hands into fists as she

eyes.

always in the sick room and never leaving the house, I wouldn’t

continued, “When I first noticed those clues, I deliberately ignored them. Perhaps deep down, I was being selfish and only wanted you to accompany me. So,

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villa treat me too well. When I told them to remove the wine, they did as they

realized that she had

he forged on, “Freya, I promise

was clearly struggling to keep his focus on the two of them.

the dining room had just been dismissed by Edward, leaving only the

of them.

Jamie and said, “Jamie, the drug will only cause you to lose consciousness for a while. You should rest for

as he hissed, “Edward! How are you going

feet, his body trembling as

at Jamie, his gaze

same as when you used to play with your favorite toys as a child. You liked them so much

had already collapsed onto the table.

to Freya. “Let

she knew that this. was

“But your illness…”

a long time that my illness is incurable. It’s terminal. Still, you need to leave right now. This is your last chance.

no denying that he understood his brother best and vice

still hesitating, he approached her and boldly held her hand

he led Freya out of the dining

was surprised to see Edward and

as he was aware that this was Jamie’s subordinate. So, he put on a sunny smile and said, “Sir, my brother drank too much and fell asleep in the dining

Monkey immediately nodded.

and went

orders to never let you out of the premises. So, even if I take you with me, we might

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