Chapter 146: Chapter 140: A Lose-Lose Situation (Vote for monthly ticket!)

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Nasir Town.

As night fell, dark and profound, Chris, whose face bore no expression, had just left Baron Hovern's manor. Without any hesitation, he and Archibald headed straight for the estate, eager to find Vanessa.

He had never felt this way before, but after the recent events, Chris desperately wanted to see Vanessa and hold her tightly in his arms.

On their way back to Fischer Manor, an elderly couple with their daughter stopped him and Archibald.

The daughter's eyes were full of adoration as she looked at Chris. In his years of growing up, the handsome Chris was no stranger to such gazes, having encountered many insinuations from numerous girls, though he had never paid much attention to any of it.

The old couple stood by, somewhat afraid, but still managed a respectful smile and humbly asked,

"Respected Mr. Chris! Do you happen to know where our son Angus is?"