Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

"Huh?" Cordelia was perplexed.

Zephyr elaborated, "He hasn't smiled for a few days. Isn't that enough hardship?"

At that moment, laughter echoed from the living room. Toph and Arya were brimming with joy over their freshly drawn comic, so they shared a high-five to celebrate.

Wendy served the food, urging them to dig in.

Toph settled at the table and eagerly grasped a pork rib, wasting no time in devouring it. It had been days since his last proper meal, and his hunger was evident.

Cordelia felt a wave of relief wash over her as she witnessed her son's happiness. Her mood lifted considerably.

Zephyr grinned. "Darling, shouldn't we join them?"

"Oh, please!" She glanced at him. "We'll dine in the other room!"

harboring more words but choosing to keep them to himself. Cordelia's phone suddenly vibrated as they

as Cordelia answered, "Cordelia...

"What's wrong?"

the hospital..." She struggled to form a sentence due to her emotional state. "I-It's Renee. She... Why didn't I take better care of her?

trembling voice. She promptly asked Toph

-

her face drained of

them. "Could you please explain what happened? Linda was unclear on the phone, and Cordelia was so frantic that she

you?" Linda suddenly

feeling. He froze in his tracks, his gaze

gaze to him as she spoke. "Renee... tried to end her life

heart

went blank. It felt as though every cell in his body had fallen silent. He remained stunned for what seemed like an eternity, his vacant eyes suggesting his soul had left

suicide? Was it