214 Darwin was in the midst of a deep slumber when the persistent ringing of his phone disrupted his peaceful rest. With a groan, he fumbled in the darkness, his hand clumsily searching for the source of the disturbance. He reached out to grab it, his movements sluggish with sleep. "Ugh, what
215 Darwin arrived at Zoe's mansion, a sprawling estate surrounded by high walls and a grand gate. He stood before the imposing entrance, feeling a sense of trepidation as he rang the intercom. After a few moments, the gate slowly creaked open, revealing a long driveway flanked by manicured garden
216 Darwin and Zoe stepped outside, the cool evening air providing a welcome relief from the tension inside the mansion. Darwin took a deep breath, trying to calm the racing thoughts in his mind. Zoe glanced at him, her eyes filled with concern. "Are you okay?" she asked softly, her voice laced wi
217 Zayne stepped forward, his eyes blazing with anger. "I told you last time not to come back here," he said threateningly. Darwin stood his ground. "As you can see, I'm not actually in your house. We're outside." "Don't get smart with me," Zayne growled. He took another aggressive step closer.
218 Meanwhile, Darwin drove away from the confrontation, his mind swirling with worry for Zoe's safety. He couldn't shake the feeling of guilt that gnawed at him, knowing that his presence had only caused trouble for her and her family. He hoped she would be okay, but the fear lingered in the back
219 After finishing his account, Darwin said, "I'm sorry I didn't tell you where I was going. Things happened so quickly and I was worried. Please understand I didn't mean to cause you distress." Lady Margaret's chest tightened with a mix of fury and concern as Darwin finished his account. She fel
220 Ingram's lips curled into a disdainful smirk as he leaned casually against the doorframe, his eyes flicking over Darwin with a look of thinly veiled contempt. "Ah, Darwin Wettin. I've come to have a little chat with you, man to man," he replied, his tone dripping with arrogance. Darwin clenched his fists at his sides, struggling to contain his anger at the sight of the man who had caused him trouble. "I have nothing to say to you. You've caused enough trouble already," he spat, his voice tight with barely suppressed fury. Ingram's smirk widened, his eyes gleaming with malicious amusement. "Oh, but I think you'll want to hear what I have to say, Darwin. It concerns your little legal pursuit against me," he said, his tone dripping with smug satisfaction. Darwin's jaw tightened at the mention of the legal case, his mind racing with anger and frustration. He had been determined to hold Ingram accountable for his actions, but now it seemed the man was trying to intimidate him in
221 Darwin's smile faltered slightly as he met his mother's gaze. He could tell she was trying to read his emotions, and he didn't want to worry her with his conflicted feelings about Fiona. "I'm fine, Mother. Just... catching up with an old friend," he replied vaguely, his tone carefully neutral.