“Mm, yeah.” Zephyr wore a relieved smile.
Actually, Xyla and Carter were not too big of a problem. The hardest part for Rowan seemed to see a flicker of hope now.
After all, there were over 20 years of estrangement. Things needed to go slow. For whatever it was worth, the first step was already taken, and the day of the reunion would only get closer.
Cordelia met his eyes, and both of them smiled. Zephyr led them out with an arm over her shoulder. They could finally have a good meal without any burden now.
“Darling, I think you’re right!”
“What?”
“That old geezer made you all suffer for so many years. It’s time for him to taste his medicine now!”
“What are you saying?” The girl glared at him instantly. “Who are you calling an old geezer!?”
“Well…” Zephyr said purposely, “That ungrateful old geezer, the pufferfish with spines…”
“Hey!” Cordelia tried to smack him with a hop.
Despite that, Zephyr was tall like a tree and pulled a small flower like her into his embrace easily. With the obvious height difference, Cordelia was unable to escape no matter how she pried herself away.
“Honey, let’s go back tomorrow, okay?”
“What?” Zephyr chortled. “I was thinking of staying another two days in Jangasas with you!”
“I… I don’t want to stay here anymore. I want to hurry back. There are a lot of things that have not been done yet!”
She also really wanted to see Rowan. She wanted to feel her father’s love again.
Zephyr held her face and pressed a gentle kiss on her cheek before he nodded in agreement.
“Mr. Jenner, do you remember me?”
William sized him up for a good moment before realization struck him. “Oh… you’re the lawyer, Mr. Constable!”
“Yes.”
“Ah, you’re the one Mr. Yale’s speaking about!” William was relieved and walked in boldly.
Fredric glanced at him and followed him in.
“Mr. Constable, I heard that you’re familiar around here!” William was eager. “Tell me now. Where’s that box?”
“No hurry.” Fredric was cool as a cucumber. “It’s been a long trip, Mr. Jenner. Have a seat and some tea. I’ll fetch you the box!”
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