Chapter 1655


    Damian mused that encountering someone you genuinely adore was a blessing from the heavens. Yet,


    even Cupid, in all his wisdom, sometimes misfired his love arrows, as was the case with him and


    Norah.


    Norah was young, sheltered, and naive to the workings of the world, mistaking novelty for love and


    often diving in headfirst without a second thought.


    But he was different. He couldn’t take advantage of her innocence.


    Otherwise, he would have a hard time exining it to Estelle!


    Xavier put down his phone and lit up a cigarette, inhaling the smoke deeply to numb his restless


    emotions.


    C City


    There were no dazzling city lights in the mountains, making the moon appear even brighter.


    The round moon hung between the mountains and the treetops, its soft glow, like silver light,


    illuminating the entire courtyard.


    Yesterday, Wade hadnterns hung throughout the yard. When night fell and thenterns were lit, the


    festive spirit was even more palpable.


    “The table wasden with assorted fruits and pastries. Jonathan was engaged in conversation with Mr.


    Jarvis. Estelle and Emily sat under the porch


    chatting, while Kya scampered around the yard, her clearughter melting hearts.


    Wade had the kitchen warm up some apple cider, and a variety of seafood dishes were prepared. This


    was their way of celebrating the Festival


    Mr. Jarvis and Jonathan were deep in conversation when Kya, having caught a cicada, ran over to


    show them her find, eximing that she had found a fat ck butterfly


    Jonathan’s phone vibrated. It was a video call from Carson.


    Upon answering, he saw Carson in what appeared to be the private room of the Midnight Bar, his


    handsome face slightly flushed with alcohol. “Jonah, are youing over tonight?”


    Jonathan chuckled lightly, “Not tonight, I’m in C City”


    “C City?” Carson nodded, “I forgot, you’ve been spending the holiday in C City these past few years.”


    He heard a child’sughter in the background and asked, smiling, “Is that Kya?”


    At his words, Charlie, who had been looking at his phone behind Carson, immediately looked up.


    Jonathan responded, “Yes, Emily and Kya came along”


    “I thought so!” Carson, phone in hand, walked over to Charlie, “Charlie, Kya’s here!


    Charlie looked indifferent, his gaze falling on the video showing the quaint courtyard where Emily and


    Estelle could be vaguely seen sitting and chatting under the wooden porch.


    Emily didn’t go home for the holiday, but why was she in C City?


    Of course, her affairs were none of his business!


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    His eyes shed with a hint of coldness as he was about to push Carson away. Suddenly, Kya ran into


    the frame, her rosy cheeks appearing on the video. and she called out in her childish voice, “Uncle


    Charlie!”


    Charlie’s hardened heart softened in an instant, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face. “Kya!”


    “I’m here at Mr. Jarvis’ house for the holiday with Mommy. Are youing?” Kya innocently asked. “It’s


    so much fun here, there are big fish and a fat ck butterfly that can even make sounds!”


    Kya showed the cicada in her hand to Charlie on the screen.