Was Zephyr so cowardly that he needed these people to boost his courage to step into his own home?

“Cordelia, take a nap,” Linda said softly. “I’ll go buy some stuff downstairs.”

Cordelia nodded and tucked herself in, closing her eyes tiredly.

Linda closed the door carefully and went downstairs. She crossed her arms as she approached the two men.

“Mar—” She bit her lips and changed what she was going to say. “Mr. Hamerton, Cordelia’s just going to sleep. If you go back now, move around quietly. The wounds on her body are healing, but I’m afraid it’ll take a long time for the wound in her heart to heal.”

Zephyr’s expression was solemn as he nodded. “Thank you.”

“No need to thank me.” Linda looked at him. “She can’t just dump you either. She just can’t accept it for the time being. Talk to her slowly. She’ll get around soon.”

“Mm.”

“But remember, if you dare lie to Cordelia or hurt her again, I’ll get justice for her even if I have to die with you!”

“Cough!” Nicholas quickly stepped up. “Linda, it won’t happen. Nothing so serious—”

serious? Cordelia was on the

her and said nothing

and opened the door to

a while. There was no noise from upstairs like everything was normal. Relatively relieved, she was going to leave when Nicholas

She glared

he saw her that all his features were scrunched together, but he was

and his presence was strong as if he could summon a storm at any

timid. Perhaps this Nicholas

up!” Linda put on a brave front.

as he stepped forward and

all liars in the hospital last time. I refuse to agree with this, so

“What do you mean?”

his collar

you that I’d give you a diamond one in

you know that men don’t lie. At least not me! Let’s

glared at him

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