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A flicker of surprise crossed Evan's face as he processed his brother's words. The mention of the maid brought back the events of the day, and Evan's eyes sparked with curiosity.

"Why do you care about the maid? I have never seen you so provoked just because I touched a woman, let alone a lowly servant."

Lemiel's lips curled upwards, a semblance of a smile etched on his face, yet his eyes betrayed no emotions.

"The maid has been serving my son even before he came here, and he is fond of her. I don't want my son to get disheartened if his maid was harmed by his uncle. You see, I am trying to be the best father to my child. We don't want to sow discord, do we?" Lemiel's words flowed with an eerie calmness.

Evan raised an eyebrow. "So, you are saying that you are thinking of your son's interests, that's why you are out here to kill me. But why do I feel like that is not the case?" His senses tingled with suspicion.