Chapter 516

Chloe Grace didn’t say a word. She just looked at him silently. After a moment, she gently pushed him away, turning her face toward the car window, her eyes glistening. Then, her gaze froze. At the center of the square stood a tall, lean figure dressed in black—Edmund Quinn. He had returned from Brankenheim, and for some reason, felt an urge to visit the square. He didn’t notice William Turner’s car, nor did he see Chloe sitting inside. Instead, he stood alone in the middle of the square, reminiscing over a love that had long passed. His face showed little emotion, just a faint trace of regret. But Edmund had always been distant like that—restrained, carrying that subtle regret wherever he went. Under the harsh lights, every nuance of Edmund’s expression was clearly visible, even the slight shimmer of wetness in his eyes. Chloe pressed one hand against the glass, staring at him intently, as if she had momentarily forgotten about William sitting beside her. William followed her gaze and