Chapter 847

"I'm really sorry," Trystan apologized, a helpless smile on his face. "Asher's stubborn. Don't let it bother you." "It's fine," Mateo replied, calmly shaking his head. That day, they had said all they needed to. What lingered now was silence. A knock at the door broke the stillness. He rose to his full height, saying, "That must be Beth." Trystan rose to his feet immediately, his unease clear. As expected, Bethany walked in with a bag of groceries. She smiled warmly at Mateo and said, "I signed the papers and stopped by the store. I picked up fish and the cucumber you like. Didn't you mention having a headache? I'll cook something for you tonight…" Her voice trailed off as her eyes landed on the other person in the room. She froze, and her smile faded as soon as she saw him. "You're back," Trystan acknowledged, his voice hoarse and strained. "I brought Ash over to see Ely. He wouldn't eat otherwise." "Oh," she replied, forcing a smile. "Beth, there are still some vegetables in