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Chapter 229 Was He Asking Me for a Favor?
I was stunned, feeling a surge of electricity pass through me as I met Idris‘ dark gaze. It
was leaving me numb and disoriented. Was he… asking me for a favor?
Proud as he was, would he ask someone for help?
“I know you resent me and hate me, and I’m aware that you want freedom and to sever all
ties with me,” he began, his words lacking the arrogance and assertiveness of the past,
only conveying a sense of helplessness. “Perhaps you might not want to see me ever
again. I understand all of this.”
Hearing him say these words with such a desolate and sad demeanor left me unsure of
how to respond.
A prolonged silence filled the quiet path, and after a while, he looked up at me. Under the
dim streetlight, I saw a different side of him, one that was disoriented, cautious, and
slightly pleading. “But could you please stay? Stay with the Youngs. You can torment or
hurt me, but just stay!”
I had always been more receptive to gentleness than force. His sudden change in tone left
me unable to adapt for quite some time. Finally, I managed to find my voice and asked,
“Because of Grandma?”
It seemed that only Madam Young could make him soften like this.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEveryone had their weaknesses, and for him, it was Madam Young.
He did not respond, his silence serving as a tacit agreement.
I sighed deeply, frustrated with myself for not being strong enough. I said with slightly
pursed lips, “For the time being, I will stay at old manor to accompany Grandma.”
His eyes, usually so composed and cold, suddenly brightened at my words, and he looked
at me somewhat excitedly. “Really?”
I nodded. Why did it feel like Idris was just like a child right now?
Uncomfortable with his demeanor, I pulled away from his grasp and walked toward the
side. courtyard.
Seeing the brightly lit small building in the side courtyard, I somewhat despised my lack of
resolve. He had just shown a bit of vulnerability, and I had caved in. I truly was…
spineless. Inside the side courtyard, Mr. Zachary had already arranged everything
meticulously. The living room had been completely refurbished, with all furniture and
layout changed, presumably because Madam Young feared I would mind Moore having
lived there before.
I did not care about such things–this was just a place for shelter from the elements,
nothing
more.
“Let Mr. Zachary know if you need anything,” the man’s voice came from behind me.
I did not turn to look at him but responded with a nonchalant hum, “Nothing else. It’s
getting late, you should rest early.”
Then I headed straight upstairs to the bedroom, minding my own business.
However, upon reaching the second floor, I realized that the two–bedroom layout had
been converted into a combined bedroom and dressing room, with only one bed
remaining.
Staring at the large bed before me, I realized I had acted impulsively. My idea of staying
was under the impression that I would have my own bedroom, separate from Idris, but I
had not expected there to be only one bed!
One bed meant that staying here would require us to share it. We were adults, and having
been husband and wife, sleeping in the same bed could hardly guarantee we had pure
intentions.
I rubbed my forehead, feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Idris was right about one thing: I wanted to sever all ties with him, both physically and
emotionally. Now, with this single bed….
Footsteps approached from behind, followed by Idris‘ deep, restrained voice, “Grandma
changed this place up. Sorry, I just found out.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI pursed my lips, pausing before replying, “It’s okay, I’ll sleep on the sofa.” I would even
take the floor if necessary, as long as I had blankets and bedding.
I searched the wardrobe in the dressing room, knowing that Mr. Zachary usually kept spare
bedding there.
As expected, I found two thick blankets and mattresses.
Just as I reached to take them, Idris spoke up before me, “You sleep on the bed. I’ll make
do on the floor.”
He did not wait for my response, laying out the bedding on the carpet at the foot of the
bed.
I hesitated for a moment before he spoke again, “Mr. Zachary will have people come over
to clean the place in the morning. There’ll be gossip if I were to stay downstairs.”
I had not considered this and nodded slightly, accepting the reality of sharing the same
roof
with him.
Without further discussion, I went to the bathroom to freshen up. The day had been filled
with too many events, leaving me utterly exhausted.
While showering, I thought of Liam and Emily arguing over the phone call and hurriedly
finished checking on them. When I returned to the bedroom, Idris had already prepared
the bed, but he was nowhere to be seen.
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