Chapter 114 · GBD

“Mrs. Elliott’s depression is in a serious state, so she will recuperate at the duke’s residence.”

Yuan had no intention of telling Cerret that he had received special investigative authority from the Emperor to look into Lydia. If he mentioned that Lydia might be involved in Sophia’s death, Cerret would rush in recklessly again.

Lydia was a highly dangerous presence right now, and Yuan could never bear to see Cerret put at risk.

“No! Why is Lydia coming here?”

Cerret shouted, her face hard with anger.

Just a few minutes ago, she had allowed herself to hope that she might be happy with the child. And now Yuan had crushed that hope instantly. Cerret felt as if despair itself was pressing down on her head.

“Cerret.”

Yuan looked at her pale, shocked face with a questioning gaze.

“No! Tell her not to come.”

“The matter has already been decided.”

Yuan…