Chapter 120: Strange Bedfellows

Peter Zorn's words were blunt. Even with Benjamin Scurr nearby, Cassandra Zimmerman gave a strained smile and nodded, trying to mask her embarrassment. As for Ella Scurr, she didn't refuse this time; her cheeks flushed with a shyness that suggested she had something unspeakable on her mind. Pouting, she muttered, "I... I'm tired, I'm heading back to rest." With that, Ella rose and walked towards the house. Peter watched her, feeling somewhat perplexed. "Why are you just standing there, looking dumbfounded?"...