Chapter 968

　　"I don't want to hear that kind of slander ever again." 　　Cyrus's face darkened, his voice resolute. "I have a mind of my own. Tabitha is a woman of integrity, and my regard for her is rooted in pure respect and admiration. I expect you to extend the same courtesy to her." 　　"I swear, both you and your father have completely fallen under her spell!" 　　Bonnie trembled with rage. "Even if she saved your father, is she supposed to live in our packhouse for the rest of her days? Weren't we told she was only staying until the end of winter?" 　　Cyrus's tone remained flat, yet unyielding. "We reached a consensus last night: she'll be staying here for the long term. If you find her presence jarring, you'd better start getting used to it." 　　"What?! Long term?!" Bonnie froze in absolute disbelief. 　　"I have border patrols to run. I'll take my leave." Cyrus turned around with a stern face. 　　In the end, Bonnie didn't dare march straight up to Algernon to demand answers, forcing herself to swal