The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 208

Rachel's efforts could not be denied.

Stephen stood frozen in place, surprised that Rachel had done so much for him. What had he done? He had only hit and insulted her. Even his attempts to apologize felt hollow, lacking any real sincerity.

He felt an overwhelming sense of guilt, and as if that was not enough, the memory of Snow's sacrifices resurfaced, reminding him that he had hurt her too. Stephen felt like his heart was being ripped apart. The pain was unbearable. Disappointed in him, Rachel said, "I'm not feeling well. You should leave."

Stephen wanted to say something, but she added, sounding a little impatient, "Just go."

Left with no choice, Stephen quietly left the room, heading to find another room for himself. However, as he lay in bed, sleep would not come.

Every time he closed his eyes, all he could see was Snow's sobbing face and the look of disbelief on Rachel after he slapped her. He wished he could slap himself in return.

The next morning, Stephen dragged himself downstairs with dark circles under his eyes. When he arrived, George and Rachel were almost finished with breakfast.

Stephen stayed silent. In the past, no one would have started eating without him, but now they had not even bothered to wake him up, much less wait.

"Good morning." Stephen took the initiative to greet them first, but George put down his fork and said, "I'll be getting to work now."

handled, but George still had to boost Riveria's GDP again. Only by raising the GDP could the

and Rachel were the only ones left at the

said guiltily, "I'm

at him. "What did

left speechless. Rachel let out a cold laugh and said nothing

to focus on developing next,

nestled within a sprawling

malior.

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man muttered to himself under his breath, his face marred by a vicious

was none other than the South Regent,

his fear of Ethan had prevented him from making any moves. Hence, he had been watching and

destruction, and now the decline of Aqua City. Through

fallen. Riveria no longer had Ethan, and

"What a pity, Ethan."

first encounter

rose again, causing more disorder in Riveria. Things

could stop them now.

forces, securing his position as the King