Chapter 73

The moment Kylie thought about what Samuel had done to Owen before, her heart sank. Her clear eyes stubbornly met Samuel's cold, sharp gaze. She tried to explain, saying, "I only came here to pick some Purple Frost Root. I didn't expect to run into Owen." "It's almost midnight." Samuel sneered. "It seems like you two have a lot to talk about after reuniting after so long." He let out a mocking laugh. "Picking some Purple Frost Root? If you keep 'picking', are you going to end up in bed next?" His face was as dark as the night sky. It was obvious he didn't believe a word she said. For a split second, an absurd thought flashed through Kylie's mind—was Samuel acting like this because he thought he was catching her in the act? Without wasting another second, Samuel turned and left, not sparing Kylie another glance. It was as if she were nothing more than disgusting trash that offended his eyes. With a "bang", the ornately carved wooden door slammed shut. Meanwhile, Logan had been ou