The moment Zephyr entered, he saw Rowan leaving. He froze.

Zephyr had always mocked the old geezer and thought him to be annoying, but now that he saw his dejected expression and reddened eyes, he could not even force a smile… he felt like he was suddenly fed a pill—his throat felt dry and bitter.

“You’re here…” Rowan’s voice was hoarse.

“Mm.”

That was all Rowan said. He gave Zephyr another glance and went off with a stagger.

Zephyr walked in and saw Cordelia on the couch in a trance. It was like life had been sucked out of her, and she was in a bad mood too.

She could no longer hold back her tears when she saw him. Zephyr hugged her, his heart aching as she cried.

“Darling, let’s finish work early today, okay?” he asked softly, running a hand down her back.

Cordelia did not actually have much to do. Before Janine left, she had already told Mr. Smith to handle the recent company affairs.

“I want to take you somewhere.”

up

and gently put her coat over her before leaving

by the road was the

of driving this one?” She smiled and

with a press of

and nicer than before. Since the purchase, he had treated the car like a gem. He was usually reluctant to drive it and parked it at the best spot in the garage. Even its

luxury cars would absolutely be working together to crush this small little

Cordelia and fastened the

the city, Hamerton

Jangasas,” he said, holding

was

thought of taking you out to clear your head but didn’t know where to go on such short notice. Jangasas isn’t far from Centrolis, and it’s convenient to drive there

lifted her hand to his lips and kissed the back of

nodded, following whatever he had

Cordelia took a nap in the car. It was already

last of pink and orange faded from the sky, and nightfall took over with bright neon lights.

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