Chapter 3940
In Wiltspoon, the temperature had plummeted to ten degrees, and the biting cold was enough to make anyone shiver. Even the warmth of heavy coats did little to shield against the chill.
Mr. Du led Mrs. Du back toward the house, his expression stern yet contemplative.
Mrs. Du glanced over her shoulder and whispered, “What if he actually takes off his coat and stands there for two hours? What if he freezes to death?”
Though they were angry at Evan and wanted him to feel the weight of their daughter’s pain, they weren’t looking to push things to the point of tragedy. Turning Evan into an icicle would risk a dangerous feud with the York family, something they couldn’t afford. It was one thing to cut ties, but becoming enemies with the Yorks was a whole different matter.
Mr. Du remained composed, waving off her concern. “If he really does it, Abby will come out to call him in after half an hour. Trust me. And if he doesn’t follow through, well, then nothing will come of it.”
“If he does it, he might catch a cold at most,” he added with a shrug. “And if he doesn’t, then no harm done.”
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