There was no difference in how Zephyr acted and looked in the consecutive days without Fredric’s news, but Cordelia knew the turmoil he was in. She did not know how to comfort him.

The man wanted to be strong so much that he had never brought along any negative emotions to her. He was always the gentle and smiling husband before her.

It was just that Cordelia’s heart ached every time she saw him smile. She could see the fatigue in his smile.

Neil called Cordelia to tell her he would return to Southeast Aciatic for a holiday and visit her parents. Cordelia’s response was lukewarm and distracted.

“What’s gotten into you?” Neil chuckled. “You sound listless. You don’t have prenatal depression, do you?”

“Nonsense!” Cordelia then told him about everything that had transpired these few days.

Neil was quiet for a moment before he answered softly, “I’ll come to Chaiseland tomorrow.”

Cordelia was shocked.

“For Trinity? I think you better not. She’s—”

“It’s exactly because of this circumstance that I have to be by her side!” Neil was determined.

“But—”

“But I should be gloating?” He chuckled. “Cousin, don’t underestimate me. I don’t like Constable, but his life is at stake. I think I should still do what I can.”

“How?” Cordelia was stunned.

“I’ll bring a few men over. They’ve gone through strict military training in Southeast Aciatic and have very advanced equipment. Looking for someone will be easy for them!

“I’ll bring some meds over too.” Neil added softly, “He’s stabbed. There might be side effects if he hasn’t received proper treatment. The Irwins’ medicines are great, you know?”

Cordelia was moved and at a loss for words.

more!” Neil chuckled brightly. “It’s

not for Fredric but

He knew that she would not be able to live with herself if anything happened to Fredric. Even if she had let go of Fredric, he was someone she used to

understand

Once they set their minds on something, they would not let it

fall asleep. Don’t

Talk to me. Stop

was stabbed too. She went to

but

him from falling asleep. The antipyretic had probably worked too as he was soaked in sweat and his temperature

opened his eyes sometime later and saw Aurelia lying on the floor, curled up. He made some noise, and Aurelia straightened up abruptly

wore a relieved smile. “You’re not

have to buy

Fredric chuckled dryly. “You’re happy because you get to

Aurelia dipped a cotton swab into the water and dabbed it on

had to count every penny due

“Aurelia, why aren’t you sending me to the

what she was doing and bit her

silence spread over the small basement

thought sparked

out about her… He had been stabbed and had been so coincidentally saved by her—and she

you and those who

as she waved quickly. “No, no!

“Then why?”

could not figure

hem of her clothes, her gaze

you can’t call the

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