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.

to visit Teresa at

howling winter wind was shut out.

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

woman’s hands were

looked down at them, concerned. “Why on earth aren’t you wearing gloves? Your hands are absolutely

freezing.”

hardly worth it for such a short

“Do remember to wear them next

a soft “Mmm.”

the hospital

was leaning against her bed, gazing absently

girl was lost in thought, so deeply engrossed that she didn’t notice Thalia and Asher entering.

placed her packages on the

then did Teresa snap back to reality. She turned to look, her gaze lingering on Asher’s

“Teresa, this is my

greeted him in a sweet,

smile when meeting the young girl, rather than appearing cold and frightening her.

an effort to soften his tone, his lips curving into

girl pressed her lips

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approached and sat by Teresa’s

haggard, with sunken eye

a painfully tight sensation

bag, her eyes

eyes sparkled, her smile sweet, “I love it! Thank you, Thalia.”

few days, they

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

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

He held up his phone, gesturing to Thalia that he needed to step

Thalia nodded.

only Thalia and Teresa remained in the room.

young girl seemed to have something she wanted

her subtle expressions. “Teresa, is there something you’d

you… could you possibly help

Thalia was surprised.

lately, as you’ve probably noticed. My complexion deteriorates each day. My brother’s eyes are red every time he

wave of sorrow washed over Thalia,

sweetheart. You’re already so lovely; with

two small dimples appearing on her

nose prickling with emotion. “I’ll bring my makeup

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replied, her eyes crinkling with

was on the phone with

“Sir, we’ve received word from Russia that we’ve established contact with Mr. Talbot. They’ll

“Good.”

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