Chapter 91

Chapter 91

Asher’s lips tightened into a straight line, his eyes down,stions

He remained silent, his thoughts his own.

After a pause, the Blackwood patriarch continued gravely “Aater, remedy this we bring morg

o happen again. You are the only heir of the Blackwood family, fort sacrifice you ult for a mom, we

Asher’s hands, hanging at his sides, tightened almost imperceptibly. His eyes donded with king, indecipherable as he replied solemnly: “1 understand.”

The patriarch then addressed Andrew: “From now on, as long as Aster’s actions don’t violate our family code or the law, don’t interfere with him.”

Andrew was internally fuming.

He was still in his prime, yet family power and business were being transferred directly from his father to Rés som Asher, bypassing him entirely.

He might be seething, but he dared not voice any objection in his father’s presence.

Besides, the root of this trouble was his own illegitimate son.

If he had controlled his urges back then, none of this would have happened.

He had no right to dispute anything, however displeased or unwilling he might be.

Andrew consoled himself with the thought that at least the power remained with his son, not some outsider.

“I understand,” he acknowledged.

The cold front arrived.

Temperatures suddenly dropped below freezing, and London experienced its first snowfall of the winter.

Winter days grew dark early, and by the time Thalia left Sinclair & Klein, night had fully descended.

Snowflakes fell gently, appearing even more romantic under the glow of the city lights.

Thalia stood at the roadside, extending her hand to catch a few snowflakes.

The biting north wind cut to the bone. Thalia pulled her scarf tighter, her warm breath turning to white mist in the

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cold air.

Asher’s Maybach was parked by the roadside,

Thalia walked toward it.

Asher had already stepped out and was walking briskly toward her.

Teresa at

car door closed, the howling

the back seat, taking her hands in his and rubbing them gently.

young woman’s hands were ice–cold.

on earth aren’t you wearing gloves? Your

freezing.”

“It was hardly worth it for such a short

massaging her hands. “Do remember to wear them next time, won’t

with a soft

the hospital

was leaning against her bed, gazing absently at the heavy snow

deeply engrossed that she didn’t notice Thalia and Asher entering.

come to see you,” Thalia placed her packages on

to reality. She turned to look, her gaze lingering

and introduced them: “Teresa, this is my boyfriend, Asher.”

in understanding, and she greeted him in a sweet, clear voice: “Hello, Asher.”

instructions to smile when meeting the young

made an effort to soften his tone, his lips curving into a gentle smile. “Hello there, Teresa.”

pressed her lips together,

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and sat by Teresa’s bedside.

pale and haggard, with sunken eye sockets,

a painfully tight sensation in her chest,

her distress, she took out a fluffy cream–colored beanie from a gift bag, her eyes crinkling with a smile. “Teresa, this

her smile sweet, “I love

time together these past few

longer formally addressed Thalia as “Ms. Winters,” but affectionately called her by her

beanie and immediately replaced the one she was wearing. After putting on the new hat, she looked at Thalia with hopeful eyes. “Does it look nice, Thalia?”

out to gently stroke the young girl’s head, saying softly: “It looks

gesturing to Thalia that he needed to step out to take the call.

Thalia nodded.

left, only Thalia and Teresa remained in

seemed to have something she wanted to

is there something

you… could you possibly help

Thalia was surprised.

continued: “I’ve been getting worse lately, as you’ve probably noticed. My complexion deteriorates each day. My brother’s eyes are red every time he visits. I know he’s hurting inside, and I don’t want him to worry

washed over Thalia, her eyes involuntarily

I can, sweetheart. You’re already so lovely; with makeup, you’ll be

smiled, two small dimples appearing on her pale face. “Really?”

my makeup kit when I visit tomorrow

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be brilliant,” Teresa replied, her eyes crinkling with joy.

on the phone with

Russia that we’ve established contact with Mr. Talbot. They’ll be

“Good.”

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