Cordelia was stunned and straightened up, not knowing where to place her hands.

Zephyr took a seat next to her and scattered some bread crumbs to the pigeons before turning to her with a smile. “Bad mood?”

Cordelia lowered her head. How did he know?

“I think I haven’t told you about my childhood.”

Zephyr began to speak calmly. “My parents took a divorce a long time ago. I’m with my dad, but I often go to Chaiseland to keep my mom company.

“My mom’s a feisty one, so she has never allowed me to be weak. As for the Hamertons, grandpa has been training me as an heir. Each thing I do, eat, drink, walk, posture, or actions, have strict regulations.

“That’s not all. I face internal fights with the family all the time.

“Whoever grandpa prioritizes, the easier that person becomes everyone’s target.”

Zephyr revealed a light smile, which was tinged with bitter self-deprecation.

Cordelia’s heart squeezed. At that time… he must be a boy of only six or seven years old.

summer breaks in Melorian. There’s a famous place called Rylands Square there. I feed the

light wash

born with a silver spoon would never understand the worldly sufferings, but children who their families hurt shared

shuffled closer to

cast their shadows on the ground. Although they were not snuggled together, their shadows were seamlessly

softly, “Cordelia, if you’ve run

need.” Curt and simple,

Zephyr frowned.

told him softly, “I know you mean well, but I hope I can resolve my

is a new beginning for me. I want

as he replied seriously, “You don’t have to be so tough with me

not trying to be tough,” Cordelia answered gently. “I want to have a world of

know that I can depend on you. And you’re a reliable man.” She looked at him. “But as a woman, I can’t lose my ability

a hand to stroke her hair.

had a straight face, but

don’t want

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