The house was so quiet that one might think no one was inside.

Alexander stood in the living room for a minute before Anastasia came downstairs—she had lost so much weight that he could not recognize her initially.

Anastasia was wearing a black dress and slippers as she greeted him, "Hey, Alex."

"Where’s your father?"

"My father is still resting," she whispered, gesturing as she glanced upstairs.

Alexander was puzzled.

"Resting?"

‘It’s unusual for Cameron to be resting at this hour"

turn away visitors when her father was unwell. Hence, he wondered why Cameron was still resting now

suddenly?" Anastasia asked and

did not tell the servant to serve him drinks.Since Alexander was usually observant, he knew something was amiss but could not

it off with

my father feeling weak and needing more rest, everything is fine.Anyway, I must thank you and Lily.If it weren't for you guys, my father’s toxin wouldn't have been removed so

light-hearted, but there was uneasiness in her eyes.Alexander

weak and might not wake up anytime soon.How about you tell me what it’s about, and I'll convey your message to him

to her question, Alexander asked, "Many of your servants aren't around.Besides that, your father seems to have dismissed his personal guards,

this, Anastasia glanced left

take turns going home to

"I see."

thoughtfully and

helm of her dress before repeating her question, "So, what brings you

Alexander nodded.

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