Chapter 0842

"I'm on my way!" Suzy answered, then rushed straight to Evangeline's room.

When she arrived, it was immediately clear that Evangeline wasn't struggling physically-it was her mental state that had deteriorated.

"I just got back," Simon said anxiously as he paced near the doorway. "The moment I walked into the room, she ordered me to leave."

His face was tight with worry. "At first, I thought I'd done something to upset her. But even when she was angry with me before, she never reacted like this.

"I kept wondering-was it because I came back too late? Did I let her down somehow?"

He ran a hand through his hair, his voice breaking.

"But then I realized it wasn't just her. The staff... everyone seemed off. They all looked heartbroken.

"I kept asking what was wrong, but no one would tell me. Finally, after pressing one of the maids, I learned the truth..."

Simon's voice caught in his throat, and his eyes turned red. "How could

something like that happen while I was away? Why didn't you call me right away?"

Suzy's throat tightened. "I... I'm sorry, Simon. I really am."

She had no other words.

protected Evangeline, and now

shook his head, his brow furrowed. "Don't do that. I'm not blaming you. I just need

sooner. Maybe... maybe she wouldn't

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