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.

informants at the hospital reported that Rose, the adopted daughter of the Youngs, was injured.

men and had been

Ezra..." Bella couldn't help connecting today's situation with what

Ezra's illness. They had thought Ezra was doomed, but Ezra was seemingly cured

been no different from a normal person that they had almost forgotten about

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

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

the moment they entered the Finch Manor. Everything she saw seemed to exude a sense of discipline that reminded her not to overstep. Cyrus' assistant, Paul Griffins, was

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

Paul as he led Rose straight up

the eastmost room on the second floor, but Jonathan stopped at one of

some rest in my room." Jonathan

his eyes. She knew he was about to face Cyrus, and the father

"Alright." Rose compiled.

for her and watched her enter before he turned to leave. He

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

waited for her words of concern. It felt like a gentle reminder from a

for you." Rose closed the

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

strength. He turned again and looked at

fight years ago, he had never been alone with Cyrus. They had never been alone with each other even after Jonathan took over as the

needed to get an answer from Cyrus. Why

...

of footsteps gradually faded, but Rose's heart was

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