Chapter 1082

Hazel rose and made her way to the study. The door was slightly ajar. Just as she reached out to push it open, she heard Riley’s voice from inside. “John, the old residence has been prepared. Are you really planning to take Miss Reese there?” Frederick looked up, his dark, fathomless gaze fixing on Riley. “Yes. Is that a problem?” Riley hesitated. “I thought... you wouldn’t want to return to that place again.” Frederick’s expression turned glacial, his stare sharpening like a hawk’s. Riley instinctively bowed his head. “Forgive me, John. I overstepped.” Outside the door, Hazel’s curiosity sparked. Why wouldn’t Frederick want to return to the Fuller family’s ancestral home? Truthfully, she didn’t even know why her brother had insisted she find a way to accompany Frederick there. He hadn’t said a word about what she was supposed to do once they arrived. She knocked lightly. Frederick’s voice called out, calm and cool. “Come in.” She stepped inside. Riley dipped his head politely as he pa