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.

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

“Thanks.”

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

was cold as frost, snapping Robin back to the

up, only to meet

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

deal; there’s no need

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

you staying

the car door, shot

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

about to endure that pain

let me send you a parting gift as a token of

who spoke, softening Robin’s mood slightly, though he was far from pleased.

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

not just for being saved, but for the sustenance he had left her- the drawer full of

every apple and every glass of milk Robin had provided were unforgettable. In her heart, Eleanor cherished this kindness. Before Robin could slide

hesitated for a moment before nonchalantly buckling up and starting

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

did, but she wasn’t his to have. Even looking felt like overstepping his bounds. In the end, all he could muster was a

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