Maximilian's sudden return broke the deadlock in the side hall.
Anyone sheltered under Ignatius Leclair's wing—even Stone Leclair would have to think carefully before making a move.
When Delphine helped Mrs. Gu out, her body was drenched in cold sweat. Mrs. Gu was so frightened that she couldn't walk on her own and had to rely on others for support.
As she was leaving, Delphine glanced back at Jocelyn Yeager. Bessie Leclair was clinging to his arm, throwing a tantrum. The man's handsome face remained calm and composed, with a faint smile. When he looked up, his gaze was restrained, elusive, and unreadable, accompanied by a subtle smile directed at her.
Delphine felt a bit dazed. She couldn't help but sense that the neighborly older brother who had treated her so well in their youth had now become someone even she couldn't see through.
