Sally dropped her head and responded, âAlright.
â
âAlso, tell Lucinda to allow your bodyguards in.
Donât confine them to the basement again.
Their duty is to protect you.
You must stay close to them, understood?â
Though reluctant, Sally acquiesced after a brief pause, âYes.
â
Mekhi then turned his gaze to Ryder, seated opposite Sally.
Just as he was about to interrogate him, the bodyguards at the door rushed in.
They looked like they saw a ghost.
âSir! Kyson has returned!â
âKyson?â Confusion etched Mekhiâs face.
âYes, Kyson, your brother.
He is by the door!â
As Mekhi listened, his frown deepened.
He attempted to stand, but pain in his limbs forced him back down.
Enduring it, he commanded, âLet him in.
â
*
The sight of Kyson shocked everyone.
Sally began to tear up.
She was the most pumped up.
âKyson, itâs truly you?
Youâre still alive?â
With a smile, Kyson responded, âIâm fortunate to survive.
â
He then looked at Mekhi and Ryder and greeted them.
With a blank expression, Ryder nodded at him in response.
Mekhi was the calmest among them.
He stirred the soup in his bowl.
The porcelain spoon gently tapped against the bowl, emitting a crisp sound.
He then asked seriously, âSince youâre alive, why didnât you write a letter to inform us? Donât we matter to you?â
Kyson lowered his head politely and said, âIâm sorry that I got you worried.
To survive, I had to hide myself.
â
âItâs alright.
Itâs good to have you back.
Have you had dinner?â Mekhi was pleased with how respectful Kyson was to him.
âNot yet.
â
Mekhi looked at the servants and said, âServe him some food.
â
âIâm not hungry,â Kyson declined.
His blue eyes were fixed on Mekhi.
âMekhi, can we speak in private now?â