Chapter 649

I looked at him in confusion and saw that his usual calm, aloof expression had returned. He waved his hand and said only two words, "Go on." "But what about you?" I asked, feeling anxious. The water was freezing, and he wasn't dressed warmly at all. He'd already been standing in it for so long. Bruce didn't answer. He just turned silently and walked to the other side of the pond, where a row of shrubs stood. I had no idea what he was doing, but I didn't have time to think about it. Marie was already heading down the corridor, calling out from a distance. "What are you doing over there, Nance? Did you get lost? This garden's so big, with so many paths. "I was worried you'd take a wrong turn, and it looks like I was right. These maids don't even know how to guide you." "No, Mrs. Barker." I quickly stepped forward to explain. "I saw the fishpond and thought I'd feed the fish for a bit." I glanced over at Bruce again. He had stopped by the shrubs, standing there quietly. His figur