Cordelia paused and said flatly, “Nothing.”

Rowan thought it was strange. He wanted to ask more but dared not. He could only secretly look at his daughter.

However, she seemed like she was really okay.

He pursed his lips and chuckled. “Oh, that’s great… It’s noon, so why don’t I take you guys to lunch? Then I can talk more with Carter. Hehe…

“What would you guys like to eat?” He looked at Cordelia in a fawning manner. “You’ll pick, Cordelia!”

“No.” Cordelia paused and lifted her eyes to look at him. “I’m going to look for Zephyr. He left home early in the morning. I haven’t seen him today.”

“What?” Rowan’s expression changed. “Did he not return home?”

“No,” Cordelia said softly. “He just left early.”

“Ah, I’m sure he wouldn’t dare not to come home!” Rowan was confident. “Cordelia, tell me if he doesn’t come home. I’ll…”

Cordelia stared into his eyes, and her voice was soft as each word struck his heart like a stone. “Mr. Irwin, aren’t you being a little too nosy?”

stared blankly at her, unable to utter a

right. What right did he have

he was just the president of a medical association from

a close relationship, he was just the boyfriend that she

an uncle

That was it.

hurt, but he showed a submissive

and signaled her. “What are you doing, sis? Why are you talking

we’re going through. He could claim justice for us…” Her voice was shaky. “But

and murmured softly, “W-We

don’t!” Cordelia suddenly

sweat dripping on his forehead while his heart was pounding. The moment he and Cordelia locked eyes, he knew something was

his tongue dry. The moment he called out her name, all of the words that he had were taken

turned pale. She stared at Rowan as she enunciated. “We don’t have a father, so please watch what you say to Mr. Irwin. Please, keep

“Get it, Carter?”

grabbed the corner of her shirt with both hands. He looked at Cordelia and then at

it was the special bond that family members had with each other, so he

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