Chapter 421 Actions Speak Louder Than Words

“Go away, don’t mind me.” Susan’s voice was muffled but contained a hint of a sob. Julian panicked at once. “Susie, are you crying?” There was a pause before Susan said, “No!” Her nasal whine was even more evident now. Julian pulled the covers back immediately. “Didn’t I ask you to go away?” Susan looked at him through wet, glossy eyes. Without a second word, Julian pressed his lips against her tears. “What are you doing?” Susan tried to shove him, but Julian hugged her tighter. “Susie, what’s wrong?” he asked in a deep voice. How long had it been since he had seen Susan cry? Even when she had given birth to Chessie, she had not shed a single tear. Now, however, she was crying. Each drop of her tears landed, scorching Julian’s heart. He could not help the rising panic within him. Since he had taken over Lanyard at the age of 18, he had never panicked despite all the burdens and predicaments weighing down on his shoulders. While challenging himself and triumphing in the busin