Chapter 1968

Lucinda, perceiving his evasion, challenged him directly.

“Having served in the army, your rheumatism shouldn’t incapacitate you to this extent, confining you to bed for days, reluctant even to descend for meals, opting instead for Violeta’s bedside service.

Graham’s gaze drifted away, ensnared in contemplation.

“Do you believe that by assuming this role, you can evade the conflict between Nala and myself? Have you considered what truly matters?” Lucinda pressed on.

Graham’s silence persisted, his hands clenched tightly around the bedsheet.

Lucinda’s expression turned icy as she rose, smoothing her dress.

“Consider this.

If Nala has no ties to Valerie, then she bears no connection to you.

However, if the opposite holds true, the burden of choice falls upon you.

my ire but also that of Hilliard, Cyrus, and the

too, will suffer, ostracized alongside

her stance clear to Graham before she turned to leave

am not

I just…”

her resolve, twisted the doorknob and exited without a backward

was left alone, his emotions a

*

dining room, Lucinda found Violeta and Nala already seated,

took her place at the head of the

Nala’s smile briefly faltered

Graham and had chosen the main

returned to her

the chefs efficiently presented the

an array of enticing dishes, Lucinda found

turned her gaze to Violeta, inquiring, “Has someone new

“Indeed,” Violeta confirmed.

for Zephyria’s cuisine, leading to the hiring of a chef from

dishes before us

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