Hendrix noticed that I seemed to be in a bad mood. After talking for a bit more, he escorted me out of the villa.

Outside the main hall, Owen bid farewell to Pedro and was then helped into his car by a young man.

As Hendrix and I descended the stairs, we inadvertently looked at the young man who seemed familiar. At that moment, we couldn't remember where we had seen him before.

After the young man had gotten Owen into the car, he turned back to say goodbye to Pedro.

When I took in his cold, sharp features, I was suddenly reminded of who he was. He was the man who had saved me in Ucrebury.

Why was he there?

Was he a member of the Milton Family or was he working for the Milton Family?

"Let's go!" Hendrix's voice rang in my ears. I came to my senses and followed him to the car.

eyes with the man, he merely glanced thinly at me before he got in

we reached home, it was late and I was tired.

exhausted. Hendrix sat by my side, looking like he had

and I still smiled at him with joy and want in my eyes.

he said, before he was interrupted

lowered his head and answered the

said, but Hendrix suddenly stood up, frown deepening as he said,

up on the call, looked at me apologetically as he said,

understanding smile, I continued, "Be careful when you drive. Don't be overly anxious. Whatever the problem is,

Then, he left.

on the sofa for a long time, and it struck me that I

into Anne's room. For a five-year-old, she was more or less

she smiled and ran towards me, saying, "Mom, did you go and see the little baby in

Aaron told me this morning when he

well, Aaron was quite

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