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.

gaze dropped to where their fingers were intertwined, skin touching skin in harmonious accord, a reminder to him that it was all just a dream,

“Thanks.”

could 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

cold as frost,

meet Bernard’s

wife, and I appreciate you coming all this

unmistakable. If Robin couldn’t detect the underlying jab, he would

there’s no

the front of the car to the passenger side, opened the

staying for

on the car door, shot

meal? Do I need

about to endure that pain

then, let me send you a parting gift as a token of my

spoke, softening Robin’s mood slightly, though he was far

out of my mind. If I had to do it

sensing his apparent indifference. Yet, she was grateful not just for being saved, but for

every apple and every glass of milk Robin had provided were unforgettable. In her heart, Eleanor cherished this kindness. Before Robin could slide into his seat, she sincerely said, “Thank

before nonchalantly buckling up and starting the

allowed himself

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

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