Chapter 96

Peony Garden

After Edward dropped Clarice off at home, he left. Sensing his anger, she didn't know how to broach the subject of him and John working together to harm Nicholas. Edward only returned home in the evening after a whole afternoon of reflection. Determined to face the issue, Clarice decided to have a good conversation with him.

The car pulled into the garage, and she waited for him to come upstairs. However, he didn't enter and went straight to the bedroom. Clarice asked Beatrice where he was, only to find out he had gone directly to the office.

Since Beatrice was going to bring tea to him, Clarice took the initiative and went first. When she reached the door, she knocked twice. Edward looked up, eyebrows slightly furrowed. Seeing the tea cup in her hands, he looked again and revealed a gentle smile.

"Have you not rested yet?"

"No, actually, I was waiting for you!" Clarice walked to the table and placed the tea cup in front of him. "I made this for you now, and since I know