Chapter 1288

Julian departed after he spoke his piece, leaving Noel in a daze.

Regardless of whether Noel could comprehend or achieve it, Julian believed he had given enough guidance.

If Noel still didn't understand...

Well, he might never find a bride.

A sly smile graced Julian's face as he walked briskly toward the bedroom.

Ever since Jim returned to the Hughes Manor, it seemed as though every member of the Hughes family had an invisible silencer installed in their ears.

No one seemed to hear what others were saying, and no one was talking. The entire family was quieter than pin-drop silence. Even the servants brought tea and water with lightened footsteps.

Clank.

soft noise. Before Jim could turn to look, the servant who had brought the tea knelt down on the ground. She trembled

tears welled

and

Jim only glanced at her

over, covered her mouth, and dragged

the same young servant who had been taken

not that I didn't want to spare her," Jim said, as he wiped his hands with a warm white towel. He looked at the man across him,

of the

eyes twitched. He felt

man before him. Jim seemed kind, but was far from the

"I understand," Simon said.

looked at the spread of food on the table, pretending nothing had happened. He made an effort not to pay attention to the sounds

you for the hospitality, Mr.

breaking down halfway and you offering me a ride, my latest project would have

coincidences had brought them together today. It was as if they had ended up at the

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