Chapter 1421

Hesper silently spoke to herself in her mind. Compared to their previous encounters, Christopher seemed more vigilant this time. It was evident that he was avoiding her because he was unaware of the recent events. His sudden appearance now must have a reason behind it. Realizing this, Hesper locked her gaze onto Christopher's face. Christopher seemed to sense her scrutiny and chuckled, trying to switch her attention. "Ms. Rivera, you're staring at me quite intensely. I can't help but feel a little shy." Rickard was standing by, and people nearby who did not know them might misunderstand. However, Rickard paid him no mind. Realizing they were unaffected, Christopher moved past the topic and said, "So, what happened? You all look quite serious. Perhaps I've returned at an inconvenient time?" Liam frowned and looked at his brother. He could not quite fathom why his brother, when compared to his memory of him, now appeared so distant and unfamiliar. He felt that something was amiss ab