Linda suddenly felt uneasy and quickly looked toward Daniel. However, Daniel’s gaze wasn’t fixed on Persephone. He seemed to be gazing aimlessly, but his expression showed a subtle hint of emotion.

Noticing Linda’s distress, Cordelia took her cold hand and spoke softly, making sure Daniel could hear her too. “Linda, no matter what, we’re still family. I remember when Daniel was a young boy.

“He secretly used our family’s money to take a train and visit you in Jangasas during winter’s first snowfall. He wasn’t warmly dressed and ended up shivering at the train station. He was even mistaken for a runaway child and sent to a welfare institution.

“Your bond is strong, and I believe Daniel wouldn’t do anything wrong.”

Daniel glanced at her, and Cordelia continued with a smile, emphasizing her point. “However, people can change.

“Mr. Quimby, you and Linda can change. While blood is thicker than water, sometimes justice takes precedence over family. You must have heard of the Thompson family’s influence in Cumulus City, and as for the Hamertons… Well, discussing this doesn’t seem productive.

“We’re here today to celebrate the successful renovation of your amusement park project. Let’s enjoy ourselves!”

Daniel smiled, but his hidden emotions seemed to intensify. “Cordelia, your eloquence is as sharp as ever.”

“It’s not the same anymore,” Cordelia replied, looking at him pointedly. “People change.”

Daniel raised his glass, and as he sipped his drink, he felt a burning sensation akin to a prickling needle.

That person must have changed as well…

he slowly exited

as the night he had

days later, Daniel stood at the entrance of an international kindergarten, one of Centrolis’ most prestigious

was already bustling with luxury cars

must be quite secure to

in a similar environment, feeling sympathy for

at the entrance. She was delighted to see him

honest, there’s a little one from

exclaimed. “Y-You haven’t become a grandfather at

a grandfather, but that little one should probably

“Who is it?”

approached Ruth, and she left Daniel

said. “I’ll

you wait, feel free to look around and get a sense of our kindergarten’s

coming from one of the classrooms, and his heart raced. He saw a young teacher leading a group of children to the playground for an outdoor

It was as though everything else in

them, there was an

teddy bear slipped, and it fell to the ground, catching the attention of a climbing child who accidentally released the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255