The day Keira and Matthew left Clance, the weather was clear and bright.

Keira and Matthew got into one car, while Lewis and Erin climbed into another.

The two exchanged glances from a distance.

Keira squinted at the sunlight behind Lewis; it was almost blinding. She raised her hand to shield her eyes and finally caught a glimpse of his expression.

He was staring at her quietly, his face relaxed, a look of calm serenity.

Keira smiled faintly at him.

Lewis seemed momentarily surprised, then his usually cold expression softened. He waved at Keira, and both of them got into their respective cars. Their vehicles slowly pulled away, heading in opposite directions.

Keira wasn't sure why, but she felt the urge to glance back.

Lewis's car was moving farther away, but just as she turned, his window rolled down. He turned his head to look at her.

Keira smiled again and waved.

A slight pang of sadness tugged at her heart.

This was the first time they were parting ways since they had come to Clance and reconciled. Before this, he'd put his work aside to be by her side every day, almost like a chauffeur. They were constantly together, and now, this sudden separation felt almost unfamiliar.

She was also realizing that this was the first time she had shown such a lively side of herself in front of him.

smiled at the

cars rolled up their windows, continuing on

Keira's smile lingered.

her and couldn't help but comment, "You look like you're about to start floating

shot him a

in her, but after learning that he had feelings for Erin, things between them became

"You wouldn't understand,

but do you think

raised an eyebrow. "What do

and can't have kids after three years, the South family will

Keira froze. "What?!"

frowned. "Don't joke

The South family would do that. Do you know why your sister insists on having a child? It's because the South family's heirs are dwindling. Among the next generation, you're the only

Keira was speechless.

like she was fighting for the

as

all desperate for freedom? Why do you think your mom left the South family and never went back? It's because once you go back, you become nothing but a breeding tool. Do you know why the successful heirs can come and go as they please, but the ones who fail have to stay in the South

shrank. "You

your mom ran away. She has a rare fertility condition, and the South family wanted her to keep having kids to carry on their bloodline. You and your sister weren't enough; they'd

South family run the

bloodline can't

clenched her fists. "There's nothing that can't be broken. Think about it. In feudal dynasties, which one didn't fall eventually? The

Come with me to the South family.

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