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"

father was unwell. Hence, he wondered why

Anastasia asked and gestured for him

tell the servant to serve him drinks.Since Alexander was usually observant, he knew something was amiss

shrugged it off

rest, everything is fine.Anyway, I must thank you and Lily.If it weren't for you guys,

tried to smile and sound light-hearted, but there was uneasiness in her eyes.Alexander knitted his brows

not wake up anytime soon.How about you

aren't around.Besides

glanced left and right

them to take turns going home to rest.As for the guards...now that my father has come to,

"I see."

thoughtfully, Alexander nodded thoughtfully

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

Alexander nodded.

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