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.”

the serpentine maze of his thoughts, and when he looked at Robin again, he could sense what was on his mind. Following Robin’s gaze, he glanced at his own

was cold as frost,

up, only to meet Bernard’s

wife, and I appreciate you coming all

detect the

was no big deal; there’s no need to

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

staying for dinner?”

hand on the car door, shot

look like I’m in need of a charity meal? Do I need to stay at your

about to endure that pain again.

you a parting gift as

softening Robin’s mood slightly, though he was far

my mind. If I had to do it over, I definitely

expression, Eleanor paused, sensing his apparent indifference. Yet, she was grateful not just for

were unforgettable. In her heart, Eleanor cherished this kindness. Before

moment before nonchalantly

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

feeling, just a sense of hollowness. Did he want her? He did, but she wasn’t his to have. Even looking felt like overstepping his bounds. In the end, all he could muster was a sense of helpless acceptance.

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