Chapter 1440

When Bernard heard the name Caleb, a fog of regret clouded the cool depths of his eyes, and he felt a tide of remorse rushing in.

His thick, long lashes drooped, casting a faint shadow beneath his eyelids.

He was still for a long time, until the pain hidden in his eyes was sufficiently veiled, and then he looked up with a guarded expression to meet Robin’s serious gaze.

“What’s the name of the guy who looks like Caleb?”

“Zephyr Clark.””

Zephyr Clark. Bernard rolled the name around in his mind and nodded subtly.

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“I just happened to be back in town for some business and thought I’d drop in to tell you.”

The truth was, a simple phone call would have sufficed, but Robin had made the effort to come in person. The intention behind this seemed pretty clear. Bernard was well aware of Robin’s unspoken motives. Still, Robin was never good at controlling his emotions, acting on impulse.

Lately, he had a peculiar dream where Eleanor stumbled and lurched towards him; he caught her firmly and told her, “Alright, I’ll take you away!

After waking from such a dream, Robin sat up in bed, staring out at the bleak view for a long time, unable to shake the feeling. That dream reignited a flicker of emotion in a heart that was supposed to have moved on.

accord,

“Thanks.”

he looked at Robin again, he could sense what was on his mind. Following Robin’s gaze, he glanced at his

as frost, snapping Robin

looked up, only to meet Bernard’s detached and weary gaze.

my wife, and I appreciate you coming all this way to

all this way” was unmistakable. If Robin couldn’t detect the underlying jab, he would be as foolish as Elbert

was no big deal; there’s no

passenger side, opened the door, and prepared to get in. Bernard’s indifferent voice followed

staying for dinner?”

hand on the car door, shot him a

like I’m in need of a charity meal? Do

wasn’t about to endure that pain again.

then, let me send you a parting gift as

who spoke, softening Robin’s mood slightly,

mind. If I had to do it over, I definitely wouldn’t save you, so

she was grateful not just for being saved, but for the sustenance he had

unforgettable. In her heart, Eleanor cherished

in the car hesitated for a moment before nonchalantly buckling up and

away, it was only then that Robin allowed himself to openly glance in the rear-view mirror, watching

of hollowness. Did he want her? He did, but she wasn’t his to have.

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