“No. This person is absolutely cunning. I set up a trap to lure him to appear, but little did I know he created a false identity and sent a substitute to meet me. In the end, his fake guy took his place in death.”

For a moment, both men were silent.

Apart from the sounds made by the humidifier and a soft, occasional hum by Benedict, the room was exceptionally quiet.

“So you secretly issued an arrest warrant to catch this crafty fellow.”

Charles could imagine how tense the situation was.

Cedrick sneered. His piercing gaze and overpowering aura could easily send shivers down anyone’s spine.

“Although he was not caught, I have a rough idea of his appearance. Once the arrest warrant is issued, his various actions will be restricted, and we’ll get him sooner or later.”

Charles nodded.

When he lifted his head, he was greeted by Cedrick’s bloodshot eyes. This case must have turned his world upside down.

Arching his brow, Charles uttered a rare word of concern, “Go and get some rest. I’ve got everything here.”

Cedrick’s lip curled upward. He clicked his tongue and left without saying a word.

Meanwhile, in the minimalist hospital lounge, a slim figure was sitting on the bed with her back facing the door. Her beautiful back was smooth and attractive. She had porcelain skin as white as snow.

The dim lighting cast a hazy glow on the voluptuous figure.

The moment Cedrick opened the door, he was greeted by such an enchanting scene.

Instantly, his mouth became dry. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he walked lightly across the room.

When he got closer, he saw some light red scars on her back that got him frozen there and then.

had offered to be locked up in the basement in order not to let the enemies sense something amiss.

he had seen her

holding the cotton swab to apply some medicine to her wounds. However, the angle made it very inconvenient for her

she furrowed her brows and gasped in

“Let me do it.”

in hers. He put some ointment on his

hurt much, and I’m not as delicate as you think. It’s you guys who assumed that I’m vulnerable

forehead, smoothing

neither did

his throat. “Done.” He kissed Gwendolyn’s forehead and

Gwendolyn nodded.

running water soon

on the bed and eventually

she felt a bit

side and habitually hugged her husband. But to her surprise, she grabbed nothing but

the other side of the bed was empty with

He was taking a shower

After gradually

called

a nightmare, Darling?” Cedrick responded in his usual gentle voice, but he did not

and walked on the cold hospital floor tiles toward

Cedrick did not respond.

morning, Gwendolyn had noticed how distracted he was upon returning from the mountains. She did not expect him to stay up

thinking about what happened

kitten, she buried her

them, giving

we got down from the mountains. If you’re going to continue acting weird, should I get someone to give you a check-up?” Gwendolyn could not help

and chuckled. “I guess I can never hide anything from

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