Chapter 572

The moment Zephyr entered, he saw Rowan leaving. He froze.

Zephyr had always mocked the old geezer and thought him to be annoying, but now that he saw his dejected expression and reddened eyes, he could not even force a smile… he felt like he was suddenly fed a pill—his throat felt dry and bitter.

“You’re here…” Rowan’s voice was hoarse.

“Mm.”

That was all Rowan said. He gave Zephyr another glance and went off with a stagger.

Zephyr walked in and saw Cordelia on the couch in a trance. It was like life had been sucked out of her, and she was in a bad mood too.

She could no longer hold back her tears when she saw him. Zephyr hugged her, his heart aching as she cried.

“Darling, let’s finish work early today, okay?” he asked softly, running a hand down her back.

Cordelia did not actually have much to do. Before Janine left, she had already told Mr. Smith to handle the recent company affairs.

“I want to take you somewhere.”

“Hmm?” Cordelia looked up at him. “Where?”

Zephyr smiled