Chapter 55 Stay Out of It

Marielle Duvall's observers had been poised to intervene the moment Rowan Blackwood showed any aggression toward Nolan Duvall. However, when they witnessed the two simply sharing a meal, followed by Nolan happily leaving for the ward, they were left bewildered. Eventually, one of them regained composure and immediately contacted Marielle. "Miss Duvall, Mr. Blackwood didn't harm the young master. They're entering the ward together." Marielle hung up, astonished. What was Rowan Blackwood up to now? He knew Nolan's identity—yet he hadn't confronted or acted against him. What was his objective? When Chloe Bennett returned, she found Marielle gazing out the window, deep in thought. "Marielle, what's the matter?" "Rowan didn't harm Nolan. In fact, he was almost gentle. Chloe, what could he be thinking?" Marielle was baffled. How could the same man—the cold, ruthless one who'd set his pregnant wife on fire—still have a conscience? Could he genuinely feel paternal love? Chloe had no answers ei