FAZER LOGINHowever, not much changed after they arrived at the airport. In fact, everything remained exactly the same, even after they boarded Velmora’s private jet.Eirene had briefly hoped that the atmosphere might improve and that she might finally be able to relax, but it did not. On the contrary, everything felt even more tense. She found herself increasingly unable to relax while sitting opposite Yoren.The situation only made her feel more pressured. Her heart raced uncontrollably and she felt her breath catch in her throat several times. She remained completely still, not moving an inch, for fear of disturbing Yoren.Eirene tried her best to maintain her composure throughout the flight, which was incredibly difficult. Every now and then, she could not help but cautiously steal glances in Yoren’s direction.Yoren kept his eyes closed the whole time. At first glance, he appeared to be asleep, but for some reason, Eirene felt that it was not real sleep. There was something about his express
Since arriving at Aldercrest Palace yesterday, Eirene had spent nearly all her time in her room. She did little except sit by the window and stare at the outside world.Sometimes she read the books in her room or stood on the balcony, but most of the time she just sat in silence. At other times, she simply sat in silence. Yet no matter what she did, her thoughts always returned to the same person: Yoren.Eirene let out a quiet breath, as though trying to clear the turmoil from her mind. She blinked once and resumed gazing at the palace gardens, which were slowly being draped in the colours of dusk.The sky gradually darkened. Garden lights began to illuminate one by one among the neatly arranged trees.Everything looked beautiful. Everything felt peaceful. Yet Eirene’s heart was in a very different state.Since their argument at the hospital, she and Yoren had barely spoken. In fact, they had barely even seen each other. She did not know whether Yoren was busy or deliberately avoiding
Ruth had checked her phone dozens of times since morning—or perhaps even more. She had stopped counting because it had become a habit over the past few days.Every few minutes, her hand moved of its own accord to reach for her phone, unlock the screen and check for messages or missed calls from Fabrizio. Each time, she found nothing.Ruth let out a long sigh, slipped the phone back into her pocket, and cast her gaze towards the large window. Her face reflected helplessness. There was nothing she could do except wait and stare at the view outside.The night sky was overcast. A thin veil of mist hung over the surrounding mountains.Normally, this would bring Ruth a sense of peace. It offered her a moment of calm amidst her endless responsibilities for maintaining order within the palace. But she felt none of that now.Her thoughts were as gloomy as the sky outside. She was so anxious that she could hardly breathe.It had been too long without any news. The days kept passing with no sens
As soon as the doctor said that Eirene was well enough to leave the hospital, Yoren made his decision. There was no reason to keep her there any longer, so he would not.Some time later, they left the hospital. The journey was quiet, with a convoy of Gardeno vehicles escorting them to Aldercrest Palace.Yoren sat in the back seat of the car without saying much. His gaze remained fixed on the view outside, though he caught sight of Eirene’s reflection in the rear-view mirror several times.Whenever that happened, Yoren’s jaw tightened slightly. The memory of the blood-bond ritual was still too fresh in his mind—too painful and difficult to ignore.An hour later, Aldercrest Palace welcomed their arrival, the atmosphere remaining peaceful yet offering security. Warm lights glowed throughout the estate, while dozens of guards stood watch at various points—a layered security system surrounded the entire area.Servants immediately came to greet them as they stepped out of the vehicles. They
Finally, the question that had been haunting Yoren since that night found its way out. He waited, his heart pounding, bracing himself for Eirene's answer.A sincere smile blossomed across Eirene’s face. The words left her lips with heartfelt emotion. “I didn’t want to see you suffer.”Yoren had prepared himself, but in the end, it meant nothing. Eirene's answer was so soft that it shattered the last of his defences.For a moment, Yoren made no sound. He fell silent as though he needed time to grasp the meaning of her words.The air was trapped beneath an oppressive silence. The entire room seemed to close in under an unbearable storm of emotions.Yoren stared at Eirene unwaveringly. His expression slowly shifted until it transformed into a heartbreaking irony, and he remained silent.Yoren's laughter suddenly burst forth. It was filled with bitterness, emptiness and pain.“You didn’t want to see me suffer?” Yoren asked, laughing in pain. He released Eirene and took a step back. He rou
Yoren had never liked hospitals. The overpowering smell of antiseptic, the echoing footsteps in the corridors and the bad memories associated with places like this had always made him uneasy. The shadows of death and the tears of grief were two things that had always made him reluctant to set foot in a hospital.This time was different, though. For the first time in his life, he saw hope in a hospital. He walked quickly towards the private patient room, feeling different inside. He remained calm, his expression as unreadable as ever, but he felt much lighter inside because of the call Fabrizio had received earlier.Has Eirene really recovered? Is her body really all right now? Did they overlook anything?Yoren wanted direct answers to all of these questions. After everything that had happened, he no longer trusted the words 'all right' unless he saw it with his own eyes.Yoren stopped in front of the door. He stood quietly and steadied himself while Fabrizio opened it. Then he looked
Since the morning, the palace had been operating like a well-oiled machine. Crystal chandeliers gleamed flawlessly. A deep red carpet stretched from the main staircase to the grand hall. Arrangements of white and silver flowers adorned the towering pillars, their soft fragrance mingling with the
The smell of antiseptic mingled with the fresh, citrusy scent of a recently peeled orange in the hospital room. Silence lingered, too, accompanying each passing second steeped in uncertainty.Daisy was sitting propped up on the hospital bed, her back supported by several pillows. Her face
Since leaving the palace yesterday, Abigail’s mind had never truly settled. Even after arriving home, she was still thinking about everything that had happened there.Lost in thought, Abigail stood in her room. She stood near the large window overlooking the back garden, the curtains
Eirene's peace continued. That morning felt just as peaceful as the day before—the first day she had woken up at the Aurelion Residence.Sunlight streamed in through the dining room's large windows, casting a soft glow across the neatly laid wooden table. The aroma of warm bread and







