Caspar’s POV:
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I dragged myself through the front door of my estate, my mood as dark as the gathering storm clouds.
Audrey’s rejection echoed in my mind, each remembered word another weight added to my already burdened shoulders.
As I entered the foyer, voices from the living room caught my attention.
I found my grandmother Dorothy there, looking up from her tea with a pleasant surprise.
“Caspar, darling, you’re home earlier than expected,” Dorothy said, her eyes quickly assessing my demeanor.
Her smile faded slightly as she studied my face. “Is everything alright? You look troubled.”
“It’s nothing,” I muttered, loosening my tie. I glanced around the room. “Where’s Noah?”
“Upstairs changing. I just brought him back from my place,” Dorothy explained.
I nodded absently.
Dorothy set her teacup down and leaned forward slightly, her eyes searching mine.
‘Speaking of which, how are things going with Audrey?”
Her voice held a note of hesitation. “She hasn’t been around the estate for several days now. Noah’s mentioned her quite a few times, you
know. The poor boy seems to miss her.”
The mere mention of her name sent a jolt through my chest.
“She won’t be coming here anymore,” I said flatly.
Dorothy’s eyes widened in shock.
“What? Why not? Did something happen between you two?”
She leaned forward. “Did you have an argument? You know, young women sometimes need a bit of coaxing, darling. Don’t be so stubborn -whatever it is, I’m sure it can be fixed with a proper apology.”
I sighed heavily, feeling the weight of failure pressing down on me.
“She rejected me.” The words tasted bitter on my tongue. “She probably won’t be returning to the estate.
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Chapter 98
Dorothy fell silent at my admission.
As she lifted her head, seemingly about to offer some words of comfort, her expression suddenly changed.
Her eyes widened in alarm as they fixed on a point just beyond my shoulder.
“Noah?” she gasped.
I spun around to find my son standing motionless at the bottom of the staircase. His small face was completely blank.
I realized immediately he had heard what I’d said about Audrey.
“Noah,” I began, the words dying in my throat.
Noah turned and walked away without a word, his small shoulders squared with an unnatural rigidity.
The sight of his retreating figure sent a fresh wave of guilt crashing over me.
Moments later, I heard the distinct sound of his bedroom door closing with a soft but definitive click.
Edward appeared in the doorway. He asked carefully.
“Sir? Should I check on Noah?”
I shook my head, pinching the bridge of my nose.
“Give him some time. He needs to process this.”
I moved toward the staircase. “I think I’ll do the same.”
In my room, I loosened my tie completely and tossed it aside, then stood at the window staring at nothing in particular.
Perhaps I had been deluding myself all along.
Was I truly so unlikable to Audrey?
The way she looked at me sometimes… I could have sworn there was something there. But maybe that warmth in her eyes had never been
for me at all–just a reflection of her affection for Noah.
Perhaps I was merely basking in Noah’s reflected light.
Had I expected too much, seeing a connection where there was merely politeness?
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Twilight gradually darkened into night while I stood at the window, lost in thought.
Eventually, I roused myself, concerned whether Noah had eaten dinner.
When I opened my door to check on him, I found him doing exactly the same across the hall.
Our eyes met briefly before he looked away, his face still unnervingly expressionless.
During dinner, Noah sat straight in his chair, eating methodically.
Not a single complaint, not a single word.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
