Chapter 688 He Who Should've Been Dead

• After leading them to the lake, the lodge manager had someone set down the fishing gear, then tactfully took his leave. Edward and Henrik sat side by side, the wide shoreline utterly deserted but for the two of them. It was the perfect place for a conversation—no fear of being overheard.
• "Edward, I'll leave my family's fate in your care."
• "Don't worry. I'll take care of it, no matter what. But you have to look after yourself. Your family still needs you," Edward said earnestly.