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."

City had been mostly handled, but George still had to boost Riveria's GDP again. Only by raising the GDP could the Lowes gain power and recognition

were the only ones

guiltily,

glanced at him. "What did

cold laugh and said nothing much, too disappointed to

as George was choosing which city to focus on developing next, someone had set their eyes on

nestled within a sprawling

malior.

Chapter 208

move," a slender man muttered to himself under his breath, his face marred by a vicious scar, and his eyes gleaming with a chilling

the South Regent, one of the top

earlier that Ethan was gone, but his fear of Ethan had prevented

he had finally witnessed North Hill City's downfall, Seaside City's destruction, and now the decline of Aqua

finally confirm that Ethan had fallen. Riveria no longer had Ethan, and it was time for him

"What a pity, Ethan."

first

barely kept in control rose again, causing more disorder in Riveria. Things were equally bad beyond the border as several forces

Grand Marshal gone, everyone thought nobody in Aqua City could stop them now. Hence, their ambitions grew, wanting to seize

Regent had recently conquered a few forces, securing his