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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.

without saying a word, had actually

to treat Emyr. It turned out she was keeping the benefits within her own circle!

his reaction and raised an eyebrow. “Master

Even as her closest

him. “Come here.

Emyr maneuvered his wheelchair forward,

glasses, his usually clouded eyes

two fingers on Emyr’s left wrist, he remained silent for two seconds before speaking again. “When did you two start

you be focusing on my condition?”

get a rough sense of

throat, Basil finally adopted a serious expression and refocused

his brows as he shot

and he could distinctly feel Basil’s

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

but he quickly regained his

details. Instead, he merely nodded, his expression unreadable, “Understood. Sorry for the trouble. I’ll take my

“Wait”

in surprise. “You’re not going to ask

drowning in self–pity, breaking down in tears, or frantically demanding alternative solutions.

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