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.

fingers were intertwined, skin touching skin in harmonious accord, a reminder to him that it

“Thanks.”

sense what was on his mind. Following Robin’s gaze, he glanced at his own hand, clasped with Eleanor’s, and for a moment, he felt a pang of envy

Spencer.” Bernard’s voice was cold as frost, snapping

meet Bernard’s detached and

appreciate you coming all this way to tell

couldn’t detect the underlying jab, he would

was no big deal; there’s no

walked around the front of the car to the passenger side, opened the door,

you staying for dinner?”

door, shot

a charity meal?

wasn’t about to endure that

send you a parting gift as

spoke, softening Robin’s mood slightly,

have been out of my mind. If I had to do it over, I definitely wouldn’t save you, so quit it with

she was grateful not just for being saved, but for

Robin had provided were unforgettable. In her heart, Eleanor cherished this kindness. Before Robin could slide into his seat, she sincerely said, “Thank you, Robin.”

before nonchalantly buckling

was only then that Robin allowed himself to openly

but she wasn’t his to have. Even looking felt like overstepping his

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