Chapter 228

Ashton too had assumed that the woman standing with Darwin was Lilian. He hadn't even intended to give her more than a cursory glance.

"My condolences," offered Kenny, his voice a gentle murmur.

Ashton echoed the sentiment, "My condolences."

At that moment, Kenny and Ashton were hand in hand. Fiona's gaze drifted casually from their intertwined fingers, recalling the announcement that had labeled them as Mr. and Mrs. Walker.

"Thank you, Mr. Walker, Mrs. Walker, for your thoughts," Fiona spoke with measured composure.

Ashton's reaction was as if he'd been struck by lightning. His eyes shot up to meet Fiona's.

While her mask concealed much, those expressive eyes could belong to none other than his precious Fiona.

"Babe?" Ashton's voice shook a bit as he quickly let go of Kenny's hand.

Fiona's gaze was sharp as a blade.

Kenny turned to look at her, then at Fiona, and again at Darwin.

Kenny was a man who had no interest in poking his nose into oth