Chapter 49

"Daphne, I have my responsibilities," Lester said. "Oh? Then, go take care of them. I'm tired, and I need to rest." Daphne shut her eyes and refused to reply, no matter what he said. Lester could only wait outside. As soon as he stepped out, Renwick's assistant was already waiting for him. "Colonel Lester, Dr. Adler would like to see you," he said. Lester followed the assistant to Renwick's office, only to find Bryan, the director of Beastkin Hospital, waiting inside alone. Lester wasn't one for small talk. He got straight to the point and asked what Bryan wanted. Bryan seemed hesitant, as if unsure how to bring it up. Finally, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Colonel Lester, are you and Ms. Miller… in that kind of relationship?" "What do you think?" Lester responded. "I think you are." Bryan wiped the sweat from his brow. He hesitated before pressing on, "Do you even know why she's here?" Lester actually didn't know. The moment he saw Daphne about to faint, he instinct