Chapter 23 Meeting Again

Sammi led Evelyn through the small garden to the north wing of the main building. The door was slightly ajar, and the windows were open. Two pots of orchids were in full bloom by the window. Evelyn recognized that those were rare orchids at a single glance. They required meticulous care. Sammi stopped in front of the door and raised her hand to knock on the door. Suddenly, a fit of intense coughing sounded from inside. "You little rascal, did you come back just to make me angry?" The old man's voice was weak. He sounded quite angry. Soon, the sound of someone patting the man's back rang out. However, it was clear that the old man was not appeased. He asked, "Will you be going?" "No," A cool, firm male voice answered without hesitation. "I come home 16 days a year. Why would I marry a woman from Frostheim just so she can live here alone?" He continued, "Besides, things are unstable in the south. I could be called away for an emergency at any time. If something were to happen—"