Chapter 23

After several more moments of dwelling around the portraits, the sibling duo walked back upstairs and sat on the comfortable leather sofas in Emma’s room.

Ryan handed Emma the steaming cup of hot chocolate, which he had asked the butler to prepare for them, to chase away the winter chill.

“I’m still unfamiliar with what you like to eat and drink, so tell me if you don’t like something, okay?”

“Okay.”

“You

“You’re not a very enthusiastic or hyperactive person, to begin with, now you look even more somber.”

“No. It’s just I have a lot on my mind.”

“Share it with me. I might not be able to help you out with it but at least it will take off some pressure on your mind.”

Ryan’s earnest and genuine concern, made her smile softly, before placing down the untouched cup of hot chocolate onto the coffee table.

“I’ll be frank then. If I wasn’t abandoned, then why could you not find me all these years?”

“Eve…”

“No, let me finish.”

Emma’s steadfast tone made Ryan sigh in defeat as he motioned her t