Chapter 48

Zachary stood and commanded coldly, "Go home. You don't need to stay at the villa anymore. Leave by 7:00 pm every day." His voice was icy, each word sharp enough to cut. Cynthia frowned. Just moments ago, he had shown her genuine concern, yet now, he was distant and unyielding. Was this about Janice's condition? A strange sense of disappointment settled in her chest before she quickly brushed it off. Why should she care? If it weren't for Mason, she wouldn't want to stay at the villa anyway. Without arguing, she stood and left. As soon as she was out of sight, Adam couldn't help but mutter, "Zach, could you switch moods any faster? At least let her put a bandage on before kicking her out." Zachary's cold glare silenced him instantly. Turning away, Zachary walked to the window, his tall frame silhouetted against the light. His expression was dark and unreadable. Moments earlier, when he thought Cynthia was the one injured, his emotions had spiraled out of control. He had even kn