Darryl should be dead after suffering such a heavy injury. How was he still alright?

Circe’s voice continued, “Evelyn, I’ll accompany you to meet Darryl. Let’s see if we can convince him to let your grandfather go…”

There was a glint in Evelyn’s eyes as she softly said, “Circe, thanks for telling me this news. I-I’ll go find him myself.”

Evelyn hung up the phone before Circe could reply.

Previously, Evelyn made Darryl apologize to her on his knees and even had him wash her feet. He would surely begrudge Evelyn.

Darryl would definitely make things difficult for Evelyn if she were to seek his help.

It would be embarrassing in the event Darryl rejected Evelyn’s request in front of Circe.

…

Early the next morning, Lily fed Darryl some porridge before hurriedly leaving for school.

She had already taken two day’s leave to care for Darryl and could no longer delay her lessons.

Darryl felt miserable being at home alone today. He did not even have the energy to relieve himself at the