Liam’s study was huge, like a library. The bookshelves were as high as the ceiling and were filled with famous books by experts in various fields.

Even then, an echo could still be heard from each step taken.

Cordelia sat on the couch and grasped the hem of her skirt anxiously. Zephyr intertwined their fingers together lightly and gave her a reassuring smile.

Liam sat at the table in a suit. Although he was old, he looked well and lively. As he scanned Cordelia, his gaze was cryptic and complicated.

“Ms. Cordelia, please have tea.” He was polite to her.

Cordelia nodded lightly and watched how Zephyr did it before she drank the tea. She took a small sip slowly like him.

Liam could see that she was a smart girl. She was not reckless and rash. Even with Zephyr by her side, she knew her manners and knew to keep a distance from him before her elders.

If it were others, they might already be doing what they wanted, knowing they had Zephyr’s support.

Liam wore an unnoticeable smile.

He chatted with Cordelia casually. Whatever he asked, she was able to answer tactfully.

she felt like she was floating. She felt soft and weak as if a tightly coiled string was slackened in

Zephyr smiled with an arm around her

Cordelia did

elders in a family like this were usually full of themselves and could hardly change

I know of him, I think

the past, though!” Cordelia smiled mischievously. “He

her without heat

stopped him quickly and shushed him.

The man smirked and said in a hoarse voice,

him

it. “Cordelia, I’ll ask Robert to send you back first. I have to stay here and take care

“Oh.” She nodded.

need some time.” He looked at her apologetically. “I’m afraid I won’t be able

“It’s fine. Work’s important.”

you want to go around the manor? I’ll let Robert go

“I’m going back to mom’s. She’s a

was going to call for a doctor when Cordelia held his hand with a smile. “It’s all in her mind. You don’t have to get a

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