Chapter 182: Chapter 182: No Retreat

"At this point, it’s no longer important." Edward Stephens released her hand and draped a blanket over her shoulders, "Get some rest early. When Daisy Ginger comes back, you’ll still need to go out with her to unwind. Don’t let yourself fall ill before then."

"Edward," Lady Stephens remained silent for a moment before she couldn’t help but speak, "Actually..."

Edward Stephens interrupted her, "I’m not interested."

Lady Stephens was slightly taken aback, looking at her son with reddened eyes, yet seeing his usual expression, unable to discern what he was thinking now.

Did he know?

When did he find out?

Why hasn’t he asked her about it?

Does he hate her?

Does he blame her?

...

but they receded under Edward Stephens’ calm demeanor. She didn’t know how to start, and at this point, besides anxiety, there was

had the right to ask

sob before saying, "No matter what you think, you must know that I did this because I

Stephens said, "I

added, "I’ll take you upstairs

Stephens nodded with reddened eyes, held her son’s hand,

gently stroke her son’s cheek. Her gaze was tender and warm as she whispered, "My little Edward, you’ve really grown

slightly, and he

nodded slowly, turned

Stephens leaned against the wall, gazing into

as he just

easily, especially after so much time

was once unacceptable has

not blame her for anything, not

point, there

*

Daisy Ginger awoke from her slumber, she hadn’t immediately realized

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