Chapter 477:

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Kellan took the pills silently, swallowing them without a word, his expression remote. Ferdinand took in his pale face, the tightened jaw, and the barely concealed pain lingering in his eyes as Kellan sank onto the sofa.

“The weather feels like a damp blanket.”

The humidity was so thick that it seemed to press down on everything, even Kellan’s mood. His throbbing headache drummed steadily in his temples, mirroring the relentless heaviness in the air.

Across from him, Ferdinand’s expression was a mixture of exasperation and humor as he shook his head.

with sudden realization. “Wait. Don’t

grew as he convinced himself

by the floor-to-ceiling window, seemed cloaked in shadow despite the golden light spilling over the city outside. He gave a faint sigh, almost merging with the darkness. “Shut

left its mark, stirring emotions Kellan had been

really not

she’d felt nothing at all? After all, she had so many admirers. She could have

it all just a game

worsened the throbbing in his head. He lowered his eyes, concealing his expression beneath a

room thickened, but Ferdinand, oblivious or perhaps just stubborn,

Clarke to actually show her cards.” Kellan’s eyes closed as he replied, voice low and cold, “Your approach is useless. She didn’t react at all.” Every subtle

sigh. “Then maybe you weren’t pressing hard enough?” The morning light streamed in from one side of the room, bright against the thick shadows cast by blackout curtains on the other. Even Ferdinand’s voice carried a note of weariness as he continued, “Why not give it one last shot? If that doesn’t get her attention, then maybe… maybe she just doesn’t feel the same way.” He let out another sigh, unable to hold back. “Besides, there’s no shortage of options. Find someone who’s worth

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