Chapter 33

Peonies Mansion

It was 2 a.m., Edward glanced at the side, and Clarice was already asleep. Without making much noise, he left the room and headed downstairs to find his parents. He knew they would fill his head with concerns, but he needed to face them.

"Dani, have my parents arrived?" Edward asked the butler of the house.

"Sir, I thought you were already asleep, but your parents have just arrived and are in their room," Dani replied. Edward smiled in gratitude and headed to the second floor, where his parents' room was located.

He gently knocked on the door, and quickly, his mother Gretta's voice could be heard from inside.

"Who is it?"

"Mom, it's me!" Edward replied as he opened the door and entered. Gretta had just finished bathing, wearing a white silk pajama, and sat in front of the dresser, applying her skincare products. When she saw her son, she immediately stopped what she was doing and turned to face him.

"Your father and I thought you were asleep, but since you're here, let