Chapter 14

The group exchanged glances but noticed that Esme was focused on cutting her steak and had no interest in continuing the conversation. In the end, they dropped the topic. That evening, Esme bid farewell to the friend who had driven her home. She then slowly climbed the stairs back to her house. After finishing her evening routine and changing clothes, she stepped out of the bathroom to find that the housekeeper had already placed a late-night snack on the table. The housekeeper bowed slightly as Esme emerged, then quietly left the room. Esme sat in her chair, sipping coffee while scrolling through her phone. The bitterness of the coffee filled her throat, and her phone suddenly vibrated before her brow could furrow. Esme's expression changed after answering the call. The call was from the village chief of her uncle's hometown. The chief hesitantly explained that since Ruby learned about what Isaiah did, she had fallen ill. Nolan had been juggling caregiving for Ruby while contin