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.

only draw my ire but also that of Hilliard, Cyrus, and the entire Simmons

will suffer,

made her stance clear to Graham before she turned to leave the

I am not

I just…”

twisted the doorknob and exited

his emotions a whirlwind of thoughts

*

room, Lucinda found Violeta and Nala already seated, engaged in

approached and took her place at the

Nala’s smile briefly faltered

a seat for Graham and had chosen the

returned to her

everyone gathered, the chefs efficiently

dishes,

turned her gaze to Violeta, inquiring, “Has

“Indeed,” Violeta confirmed.

Zephyria’s cuisine, leading to the hiring of a

five dishes before us are his signature

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