Chapter 286

The man at the front looked troubled, glancing over his shoulder at Lysander standing in the doorway. "Sir?"

Lysander raised an eyebrow. "Your mother?"

A cold, almost cruel smile played at his lips. "Isn't your mother in—"

"Lysander!"

The sharp shout cut him off before he could finish.

A hand shot out, grabbing his shoulder and yanking him into the hallway. The next moment, a fist landed hard across his jaw.

Nathaniel was breathing hard, his face contorted in anger as he hissed through clenched teeth, "What the hell were you about to say?"

It was spring-the time of year when families went out for fresh air and

wildflowers. Nathaniel had planned to take Mila and the kids for a picnic, but she hadn't answered his calls all day. Worried, he'd come over himself.

And walked right into this mess.

If he'd arrived a minute later, what would Lysander have said to the child? Told him his mother killed his father and was now in prison?

Was he out of his mind?

turned his head, wiping a smear of blood from the corner of his mouth with

Nathaniel's anger flared.

this moment, years of friendship meant nothing. He lunged forward,

shoving him aside. His eyes, usually sly,

hopelessly naïve?" His voice was cold, each word deliberate. "Nathaniel, Mila

Nathaniel's face went pale.

his rage. "Lysander, you know what Julian's going through.

a long moment, eyes hard.

that, he turned and walked

at the Forrest house.

soon as Lysander left, Nathaniel hurried into the

"Mommy! Mommy..."

tried to soothe him. "It's okay, Julian, it's okay. Your mom will be back soon, I promise. Don't

whole situation felt

years, he'd never realized what Lysander really felt

the last seven

rumors, the dismissiveness,

It made no sense.

Had everyone gone mad?

...

Lysander's people nearly tore Bamboo Grove apart. It

dig up the earth

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