Julian walked over with a complicated expression donning his face.
"Do you sit here every day to monitor Hesper?"
Rickard turned around. The emotions that were at the depth of his gaze were unreadable. "That's none of your business. Has Hesper come back? She should be off work by now."
Julian was silent for a moment before saying, "She just called and said she needed to call off the treatment tonight because something came up."
"Okay," Rickard replied flatly.
Julian did not move either and continued to stand behind Rickard, staring at him.
"What kind of deal do you have with Daybreak, or should I say Riley?" Rickard asked.
Julian clenched the knife in his hand, and his whole body trembled when he heard the question. Although Rickard was facing away from him, Julian felt as if he was being watched, as if all Rickard could see through all of his moves.
"I don't know what you're talking about," he replied.
Rickard sneered and did not say anything anymore. Mrs. Potter came in with the medication, and Julian took the chance to get away.
Mrs. Potter could see that Julian, who had just moved in, did not go along very well with Rickard, and the main reason was due to Hesper.
"You should take the medicine first. Your cold hasn't completely gone away yet," Mrs. Potter said.
Rickard nodded and calmly drank the medicine. "Help me check if there's a nearby flower shop that sells roses that are easy to care for."
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