As the car entered the old mansion, I got out and tried to walk away, but Richard quickly caught up and wrapped his arms around me.

My body stiffened as he leaned into my shoulder, his voice trembling with rare vulnerability. "Sophia, stay with me, just for one night."

"Just one night."

"Please!"

Hearing this, I recalled the medical report I had seen earlier in the study, which flashed through my mind, evoking a pang of compassion. "Alright."

The atmosphere ...