The smile on Jonathan's face visibly stiffened. As they descended the stairs, they ran into Miles leaning against the wall, seemingly waiting. With just a look into his eyes, Jonathan realized Miles had known that both of them were on the rooftop and had not interrupted them. "Miles, I'm going to the Finch Manor with him."

When Rose informed Miles about where they would be heading, Jonathan had expected Miles to object. However, Miles handed Rose a woman's coat instead. "It's chilly at night. Wear this."

"Thanks, Miles."

Even after they got into the car, Jonathan kept replaying the scene in his mind. He had a vague feeling that something had changed between Rose and Miles.

He remembered that Miles had always harbored romantic feelings for Rose, but the look in Miles' eyes seemed genuinely like the love of an older brother instead.

Cyrus' birthday was ongoing at the Finch Manor, but this day held no particular significance for Eleanor. The annual birthday banquet was just an opportunity for the Finches to interact with other prominent families in Regalia.

The old Eleanor had no interest in these social events and refused to attend the art exhibition. She was supposed to go to bed early, but Jonathan hurrying Ezra to the hospital couldn't escape her notice.

She was informed by a phone call and summoned back to the Finch Manor. Both the art exhibition and birthday banquet were abruptly ended due to the sudden incident.

At this moment, the Finch Manor seemed to have fallen into deep sleep. The entire scene was eerily quiet and serene. Each family member was in their own room, but none of them could sleep except for Eleanor. They listened attentively for any sounds outside as if not wanting to miss out on any incident that could take place. Finally, the sound of a car engine startled them and woke the entire family. "He's here!"

Bella ran eagerly to the window to draw the drapes. From her angle, she could see Jonathan's car parked outside the manor.

There was a flash of excitement in her eyes. "He's here! Jonathan's back!"

Sitting on the couch, Yosef put out his cigarette. He was expecting a good show since Jonathan was here but...

"Something's really strange. What might have happened on the third floor?"

They only knew that Jonathan took Ezra to the hospital. When Cyrus and Lizzie were asked about it, the couple remained silent about what had happened on the third floor.

that Rose, the adopted

informed that Noel, the director of the hospital, had attended to Ezra himself. Noel was one of Jonathan's men and had been the one to treat Ezra that fateful night

be the same as before? Ezra..." Bella couldn't help connecting today's

in the Finch family knew about Ezra's illness. They had thought Ezra was

been no different from a

the door open downstairs. "Who knows? But someone will surely know whatever we're itching

Jonathan had always had a feud. The father and son were like enemies, and if a conflict arose from

she saw seemed to exude a sense of discipline that reminded her not to overstep. Cyrus' assistant, Paul

Finch, Mr. Cyrus is waiting for you in the study." He spoke in a low voice, seemingly not wanting to disturb the rest of

even glance at Paul as he led Rose straight

on the second floor, but Jonathan stopped

my room." Jonathan

to face Cyrus, and the father and son

"Alright." Rose compiled.

and watched her enter before he turned to leave. He had only walked a few steps when Rose called out to him.

and turned. The previous stern look on his face now softened with

It felt like a gentle reminder from a wife before a husband left

here waiting for you." Rose closed

stare at the door. His smile was filled with satisfaction like never before. Rose had told him that she would be here waiting for him!

a surge of strength. He turned again and looked at Cyrus' study across

They had never been alone with each other even after Jonathan took over as the

answer from Cyrus. Why

...

faded, but Rose's heart was

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