The Delay

"Yes. Isabelle and I also think this island is the perfect place for him. We will help him find a house. Isabelle even wants to buy him a house as a parting gift."

"A parting gift?"

"Yes. Tonight we will be able to continue our journey back home. The ship is being prepared."

Maximillian frowned in confusion. How could they so easily decide everything without asking him first?

"Where is that boy now?"

"Who? Eden? He is resting. His fever hasn't completely gone down."

Maximillian threw his book onto the bed. He then pushed Luca aside to give him away. His steps were rough and heavy.

He opened the door to Edna's room harshly, making Isabelle, who was feeding Edna, surprised. So did Edna who was munching her food. She got choked because of the thunderous slamming door.

Seeing the person who had come, Edna hurriedly wiped her lips. Isabelle held the girl's shoulders to keep her stay in place.

"Lord Max, is there something?" Isabelle asked calmly.

"Could you leave, human?"