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.

will not only draw my ire but also

will suffer, ostracized alongside

made her stance clear to Graham before she turned to

am not

I just…”

resolve, twisted the doorknob and exited without a

alone, his emotions a whirlwind of thoughts and

*

Lucinda found Violeta and Nala already seated,

approached and took her place at the head

Nala’s smile briefly faltered

realizing Lucinda didn’t save a seat for Graham and had chosen the main seat for

she swiftly returned

gathered, the chefs efficiently presented

brimming with an array of enticing dishes, Lucinda found herself gazing

gaze to Violeta, inquiring, “Has someone

“Indeed,” Violeta confirmed.

expressed a desire for Zephyria’s cuisine, leading to the hiring of a

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