As he watched Eli leave, Octavius’ gaze dimmed, bearing a hint of disdain.

Even his son refused to respect him.

If Gilbert could ruin the Bradshaws, it would be a good thing for Octavius.

Gilbert knew nothing about what was happening in the Bradshaws. He was already in his villa. It wasn’t very late when he returned, but Caleb was already asleep. He didn’t go to bother him. At first, he thought Marigold had already fallen asleep. But then, when he passed her room, her door was ajar, and her lights were on. She was obviously still not asleep.

He knocked.

Marigold got up. She was surprised to see Gilbert at the door. He would never go to see her after work.

“You’re back. Are you hungry?’ Marigold asked.

“I had dinner,” Gilbert answered, reminding her of what had happened.

Marigold smiled lightly and nodded. “I know. But you’ve worked for so long after dinner. You might be hungry again.”

speechless.

him when she left. She couldn’t help being worried. Based on Gilbert’s attitude toward his mother, he

worries

at her, his gaze falling on her lips. “Are

words. She

She froze.

What was this?

he fallen

as if she was dreaming. “I…I am a

fine.” Gilbert smiled, obviously in

million questions in her heart, but she didn’t ask him a single one.

quiet. Marigold’s hands were wrung together as if relieving herself of

was Gilbert doing knocking on her

wanted to see her for a bit since she hadn’t fallen

a moment of silence, he said, “It’s nothing much. I just

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