Asher's face remained expressionless as he looked at Arnold. However, a wave of emotions surged internally.

'Last night, until now? Arnold had not slept all night and stayed by my door, just to see me?' As his thoughts returned, Asher's fingers balled into a fist by his side.

"Ash, what did I do wrong? Did I say something wrong? Please tell me." Arnold could not bear Asher's coldness and silence any longer. His voice trembled with anxiety as he stepped forward to grab Asher's hand.

However, Asher suddenly stepped back, leaving Arnold grasping at empty air. A chill swept over him from head to toe.

"Ash..."

"Dr. Larson." Asher's voice cut through sharply.

Arnold's pupils contracted. "What did you call me?"

"Dr. Larson." Asher's voice was even colder than before, as if he had returned to being the aloof eldest son of the Thompson family, untouched by the world.

"You have worked hard these past few days. My father's condition has stabilized, and you have stayed in Hatchbay for too long. You have not visited your family even once. Why not take some time to go home?"

It felt as if a bullet had pierced through Arnold's heart. Arnold's hand froze mid-air as he asked, "Did my aunt say something to you?!"

this have to do

don't want to go home... I don't want to go abroad. I want to stay by your side forever. It does not matter what reason or identity. As long as I can be with you, I don't need anything else!

at Yara Park a bit longer to accompany Aunt Mila, feel free to do so. But starting tonight, I

and walked away,

tightly, tears streaming down his face. "Ash,

breath hitched, and his mouth opened

please don't abandon me... I will do anything. Just don't ignore me. I

and rebellious Arnold Larson was utterly humble and undignified before Asher, just so he could cling on to that sliver of

Larson. We never belonged to each other," Asher said, his back to Arnold, his words piercing the latter's heart.

devout Christian. Neither my status nor my faith will allow me to be with you. Even if I marry and have children one day, it will not be with

were said so easily. Each word was like a sharp knife stabbing into Arnold's heart. "Ash,

the voice, both of their hearts

jawline instantly tensed as he forcefully pried Arnold's

eyes,

her expression as serene as

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