Pre-Ceremony Preparation

Ann was looking much better when Rhode returned to the drawing room. Perhaps thanks to Marlene and Lize's comfort, the young lady no longer looked as pained anymore. She stood up and gazed at Rhode worriedly as though a convict on the defendant's seat apprehensively waiting for the judge to announce his judgment.

"I've understood your situation."

Rhode said without any hesitation. Ann shivered and looked at the man before her. However, before she had the chance to speak, Rhode swiftly spoke his mind.