The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call (Wynter Quinnell) novel Chapter 1248

Dalton wasn't aware that Wynter had looked into him. Upon hearing her comment, he turned to her and asked, "Did you want my picture?"

Before Wynter could reply, Dalton added, "Was this about our engagement? Were you trying to see if I was your type?"

Wynter attempted to explain, but Dalton cut her off again. "You don't have to. Your taste in men is a bit off, anyway."

Left speechless, Wynter couldn't help wondering who had upset Dalton. The truth was, no one had. Dalton simply recalled some bad memories.

The incident with Sky had been infuriating, and the discovery of the remnant underground only added to Dalton's irritation.

It seemed that whoever was borrowing his power had burdened him with personal grudges. Thinking of that, Dalton closed his eyes and attempted to soothe the hostile aura within.

Wynter wasn't the senseless type who would direct her anger at her uncomfortable boyfriend.

As a doctor, she could easily discern a person's condition through their breathing pattern, especially someone with a high body temperature like Dalton.

Wynter immediately placed a hand on Dalton's forehead while her other hand checked his pulse. She found that it was unusually erratic—that never happened when they were in Kingbourne.

"What's wrong with you?" Wynter asked with a frown.

Dalton hadn't expected her to notice his discomfort, despite his discreet efforts to hide it. He rolled down his sleeve and looked at Wynter with a shadowed gaze. "I'm fine. Just a little tired," he replied.

Wynter didn't buy Dalton's words. He had been much more robust and lively during their time settling cases in Kingbourne. Wynter couldn't help but notice the purple aura around him had intensified.

Wynter understood that too much fortune would lead to Dalton's downfall. Aside from altering his fate, she had also constantly drawn on his luck in an attempt to keep him off the heavens' radar.

However, all of that seemed to be catching up to Dalton since arriving in Hawford. Just moments before, he had been perfectly fine.

Dalton assented and glanced at Wynter's posture. It was only then that Wynter realized she had overstepped his boundaries and quickly retracted her hand.

Benjamin, who had been watching in silence, was alarmed by the scene.

Desmond had mentioned that Dalton wasn't fond of anyone encroaching on his personal space. Judging from the couple's conversation, it seemed that Wynter had been financially supporting Dalton.

The assumption left Benjamin puzzled. He wondered if Dalton tended to live off women.

On the other hand, Wynter paid no mind to his speculations about her relationship with Dalton.

Opening her bag, she took out a pill and popped it into Dalton's mouth. "You're going back to the hotel. I'll head to the Whitman residence on my own."