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?

...

they receded under Edward Stephens’ calm demeanor. She didn’t know how to start,

when she made that choice, she no longer had

back a sob before saying, "No matter

Stephens said, "I

then added, "I’ll take you

with reddened eyes, held her son’s hand,

Lady Stephens, wrapped in a thin blanket, raised her hand to gently stroke her son’s cheek. Her gaze was tender and warm

slightly, and he let

nodded slowly, turned around, and

his mother back to her room, Edward Stephens leaned against the wall, gazing into the

just

human heart changes easily, especially after so

once unacceptable has now become a

not to mention everything was his own

this point, there

*

slumber, she hadn’t immediately realized she

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