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Chapter 262 An Illness of the Mind

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Caught off guard as he was pushed inside, Emyr steadied his wheelchair awkwardly and gave a slight nod toward Basil, observing him closely.

“Master Field, I appreciate your help.”

Basil let out a dismissive snort. “Mr. Emyr, you certainly have your fair share of admirers. A few young ladies are fighting over you.”

Emyr could tell that Basil was speaking with a hint of sarcasm as if he were standing up for someone.

Was it because of Freya?

He frowned slightly. “Freya’s efforts in persuading you to come out of seclusion won’t go unrewarded. I’ve already arranged appropriate compensation for her.”

Hearing this, Basil’s face darkened. “And what about the other girl? You won’t even bother to pay her off?”

“She’s my fiancée. She’s not to be compared with others,” Emyr stated matter–of–factly.

Basil, who had been leisurely sipping tea, suddenly spat a mouthful.

“Fiancée?”

His tongue was scalded, but more importantly, his mind was reeling.

saying a word,

insisted on bringing him here to treat Emyr. It turned out she was keeping the benefits within her

noticed his reaction and raised an eyebrow. “Master Field, you seem

surprised! Even as her closest master, I had no idea!

gestured toward him.

maneuvered his wheelchair forward, placing his hand on the table.

reading glasses, his usually clouded eyes

for two seconds before

be focusing on

sense of your

a serious

furrow formed between his brows as he shot Emyr a penetrating look. “The other hand,”

his right hand, and he could distinctly feel Basil’s fingers pressing down on his

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long moment, he withdrew his hand and let out a meaningful sigh. I

he quickly regained his composure

his expression unreadable, “Understood. Sorry

“Wait”

looking at him in surprise. “You’re not going to ask

a verdict, would be devastated–either drowning in self–pity, breaking down in tears, or frantically

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