Chapter: 1429

He wished more than anything to be someone Hamilton would protect without hesitation.

Jealousy gnawed at him every time Cedric was acknowledged. He yearned to be recognized and cherished just the same.

More than ever before, he craved that chance with everything he had.

Yet again, Hamilton had shut him down, and he didn't even pause to consider it.

He hadn't offered a single reason—just rejection, plain and cold.