Bab 155: Arrival of the patriarch.

"And, it's good that he has no direct descendants." he added with a rough smile. 

Before Anna could ask further, Aiden took her hand and with other hand he gently wiped away the sweat beads on her forehead with the handkerchief. 

"If possible, rest early. I don't prefer any of my loved ones to how much interaction with that old man." Aiden said. 

This is the first time Anna saw Aiden say something like this. He usually never rubs his opinions and decisions on to others. 

It is one of his traits she admires and respects so much. 

He must really hate that man to say something like this. 

Anna only nodded her head and averted her eyes. 

So much hostility. 

She could feel that in his eyes. 

But why? 

She wants to ask but at the same time, she is uncertain if she would be able to face it. 

"Will you be here when he comes?" Anna asked.