"Mr. Zeller, I can't thank you enough. Our family's fate wouldn't have changed without your help," Wendy said.

Felix smiled and said, "That's just how fate works. You earned this. Why thank me? You helped me plenty with those herbs, too."

Wendy seemed to have gathered her courage and finally said, "Mr. Zeller, do I… do I have any chance of being with you? Given your talent, I know I don't deserve to be with you! But even if I could just be your mistress, I'd be willing to be one."

Wendy was the heiress of Avesburgh's wealthiest family. Anyone who heard her speak so humbly in front of a man would have been shocked.

Felix shook his head. "You deserve better. You've only seen one side of me, you hear me?"

Though she had expected this, Wendy could not help feeling disappointed. "I understand. Mr. Zeller, I'll come back to visit when I can. I won't ask for much. Just answering my calls and having a meal with me would be enough."

"We're friends. Isn't that what friends do?"

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