Chapter 1028

Bethany and Trystan spent the next few days working separately, preparing to face Robert. During that time, Bianca met with him. "Mrs. Lawson!" Robert, who had arrived 15 minutes early, stood up at once and greeted her with a warm smile. "It's been so long!" "It's been a while, Mr. Morgan!" Bianca said with a hint of surprise. She sat down, giving him a quick once-over as he settled into the seat across from her. He looked much the same as she remembered, only older. Yet, his demeanor felt strangely unfamiliar. When they first met, she'd been in her early 30s, and Robert hadn't yet turned 50. Now, more than a decade later, she couldn't help wondering how someone could change so much. Back then, George had taken her along to meet Robert. George and Robert would sit across from each other while she stood off to the side, attending to them. Even then, Robert didn't spare her a single glance. Bianca remembered George mentioning that Robert had once been interested in taking Bethany a