The Silent 431

431.Chapter 431

Dylan and Matthew were both battered, their faces and bodies covered in cuts and bruises

Compared to Matthew, Dylan's injuries were noticeably lighter.

After resting briefly, Dylan pushed himself off the ground and stood up.

He glanced at Sophie and Matthew and asked curtly, "How long are you staying?"

Sophie and Matthew exchanged a quick look at his question.

Matthew spoke up first, "Sophie twisted her ankle, no she needs time to recover. Probably about a month."

Since Dylan had finally relented and agreed to let them stay, Matthew figured it was safer to ask for a longer duration.

A month should be enough time to complete the task their father had assigned.

Matthew cautiously mentioned a month, but Dylan's expression remained unreadable. He neither agreed nor disagreed.

Dylan's gaze shifted to the sides of the thatched hut. After a moment, he said, "I'll put up two more rooms.

A month wasn't too long, but it wasn't exactly short either.

With only one room in the hut, it was clear it wouldn't be enough for the three of them.

Building two simple additional rooms seemed like the best solution. It wouldn't take much time or effort.

Even after Matthew and Sophie left, Dylan could still make use of the extra rooms.

With that thought in mind, Dylan added, "There's some dry grass piled up behind the house. Once you've rested, take it out to dry in the sun. I'll go buy some wood,"

After speaking, he turned to head inside to grab some money for purchasing timber from a nearby village.

heard this, something clicked in

told you not to call me

forced a smile. "Then... what should I

you want to say." Dylan's tone was cold, his expression even

just thought, since we're staying here with you, it's only fair we help cover the cost of the wood you're buying. I happen to have some money with me, so why

in the air, and unwrapped a string of

at Sophie

thought, Wait, aren't

did Sophie suddenly get these coins?

coins were too small in value and too

them, and

on the coins. At first glance, they seemed

Sophie's hand for a moment, then abruptly turned and

racing as she watched him disappear inside. She thought, "I was so careful. There's no way he'd notice...

He pulled a wooden box from under the

counted them just to be sure. Not a single one was

box and sliding it back under the

Why didn't you take my money?" Sophie asked, feigning

string of coins from her hand. Noticing that even the string was

take it. What do you want

his face closely,

Successfully unlocked!

"ries while I'm out"

was completely convinced, a faint, almost imperceptible smile tugged at her

Perfect. Even if his coins disappear later, he won't

string, just enough to go unnoticed. Taking an entire string

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he'd never bother

of offering her own money, she

couldn't help but curl her lips into a smug smile, a

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