“But I’d be nothing if I wasn’t born in the Hamertons!” Zennie cried.

Cordelia now realized the severity of the issue.

Zennie had been protected so well while she grew up that no one dared say anything in front of her. She was also bright and cheerful, so she definitely would not think about this.

There would be no others except for Phil, who instilled such thoughts in her!

“Don’t think about it like this.” Cordelia held her shoulders. “You’re a wonderful girl. Your light can’t be hidden even if you were not from the Hamertons.”

Cordelia asked anxiously, “You aren’t acting like yourself. Is it because of Phil—”

“Nothing to do with him!” Zennie’s reaction was violent. “It’s none of his business. It’s my problem!”

“Zennie—”

“Get out! I don’t want to hear anything!”

Zennie covered her ears emotionally.

Cordelia was stunned. She was not unfamiliar with a situation like this… When her mother was ill, she was emotional like this, and anything could trigger her as well.

Cordelia’s heart felt like a hand was grabbing it. She wanted to comfort Zennie, but she knew that the latter needed the quiet more than ever at this time.

She recomposed herself and told Zennie softly before she left, “Zennie, don’t give yourself too much pressure… Remember, whatever happens, your family is your best support.”

Zennie kept covering her ears on the bed.

Cordelia sighed and walked out. She was worried on her way back. It was now confirmed that Phil was no good person. To separate Zennie from him, though, might take some time.

She wanted to call Zephyr but saw an unread message when she took her phone out.

No number or name was stated, and there was only a line of text when she swiped on it.

[Remember me?]

Cordelia jolted. Perhaps an abrupt message like this was a wrongly sent one.

Zephyr paused.

“I’ll stay here no matter what it takes,” he answered without any hesitation.

the reflection of one’s deep love for another. If Zephyr was hurt, she would also stay outside

just left after his

squeezed. The moment he

said angrily. “Zennie

Cordelia comforted him softly. “It seems like Aunt Cloud

too much even if she does,” Zephyr answered with a dark expression. “She’s an advocate for free love and hates that her child will become a sacrifice for the family’s

Phil and Zennie are worlds apart. They won’t

most worried about is that… Phil isn’t

Zephyr nodded.

hope that I’m the one who overthinks,” said Cordelia. “But what if!?

had happened in

through all the surveillance recordings of the junctions. The

driver from the surveillance clip. A black cap revealed half of a face that was pale and thin—if Phil’s face was blocked from

it rashly and ordered to investigate more, but nothing came

three generations of those who worked in Hamerton Manor were dutiful, honest, and

If Phil was dutiful, how would he possibly get

a frown. There was a dark look

they fall in love. Even if you want

“Mm, I know.”

best if there’s something

ask Seth to Centrolis.

be resolved

boba tea to bring

these are your favorite.” Cordelia smiled and placed them on the

was not long into fall, but

head was no longer swollen, but she looked awful. She was

gloomy face! There was really

one would naturally be drained and no longer have a sense

“Cordelia…”

for a moment before

“Didn’t Phil visit me?”

“What?” Cordelia froze.

not visited her even once all these

dare meet the anticipation in Zennie’s eyes. She turned around and frantically took the

Zennie’s eyes, she could still feel the spark in

have a bit. Your brother will

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