The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 1248 The Truth About Dalton

Dalton wasn’t aware that Wynter had looked into him. Upon hearing her comment, he turned to her and asked, “Did you want my picture?”

Before Wynter could reply, Dalton added, “Was this about our engagement? Were you trying to see if I was your type?”

Wynter attempted to explain, but Dalton cut her off again. “You don’t have to. Your taste in men is a bit off, anyway.”

Left speechless, Wynter couldn’t help wondering who had upset Dalton. The truth was, no one had. Dalton simply recalled some bad memories.

The incident with Sky had been infuriating, and the discovery of the remnant underground only added to Dalton’s irritation.

It seemed that whoever was borrowing his power had burdened him with personal grudges. Thinking of that, Dalton closed his eyes and attempted to soothe the hostile aura

within.

type who would direct her anger at her uncomfortable

easily discern a person’s condition through their breathing pattern, especially

a hand on Dalton’s forehead while her other hand checked his pulse. She found that it was unusually erratic–that never happened when they were

Wynter asked

notice his discomfort, despite his discreet efforts to hide it. He rolled down his sleeve

more robust and lively during their time settling cases

downfall. Aside from altering his fate, she had also

to be catching up to Dalton since arriving in Hawford. Just moments before, he had been perfectly fine.

Wynter thought of something and

now?

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to Dalton, who merely flashed her a faint smile. She reached out and forced

you–some of them

in a lot of effort to get you into top shape, and I don’t want to see you fall back into a weakened state. So,

a serious tone.

happened and went straight to the point, highlighting

to fool, which deemed her the natural choice

it got away,” Dalton swiftly admitted.