My Dreamy Old Husband

Cooper did not try anything further after Lucy told him her decision. On the contrary, he merely stated, “I respect your choice, and you don’t have to feel burdened by it.”

With that, Lucy stood up to bid him farewell.

Cooper looked at her while he sent her off with a steady gaze. I know that this girl will complete her calling because we are the same type of people. We have both experienced similar pain and hopelessness, and others have ripped our happiness away from us. Hence, we both know that it takes much more courage and resolution than usual to stand up again. In return, we will be able to achieve unprecedented transformation.

Meanwhile, Lucy thought to herself, I will never work with Cooper because I will not cooperate with an outsider to take down my father. After all, Jordan is my biological father, and he is my mentor in life. In fact, he’s taught me everything I know. Nevertheless, Jordan has also taught me that it’s fine to sacrifice your kin to achieve great things.

I will not live off my family while secretly helping an outsider. I must kill him myself and take over the position as family head to clean house.

It so happened that Michael hadn’t joined the film crew yet. He saw that Lucy was about to leave, and so he rushed forward to walk her out. “Are you leaving?”

Lucy turned around to look at him while glancing at the three musketeers of the Fletcher Family. They were packing, ready to tag along with Michael to join the film crew. She answered while smiling at him, “Yes. Thank you very much for taking me in and taking good care of me. It is time for me to leave.”

After walking out the door, she realized that the sun was bright today, and everything was fresh and alive. There wasn’t a trace of smog in the air; such a thing was rare at Bayside City, especially at the end of spring. On the contrary, the air was pleasantly refreshing, and the feeling made Lucy feel as if she was in another life. It was almost as if a ray of sunlight had shone through in the purgatory she was in, but it vanished in the blink of an eye. Her heart and soul were still engulfed within the endless darkness.

Walking her out, Michael said to her after a moment of hesitation, “To be honest, I can help you find out about Dana—”

necessary.” Lucy cut him off, her gaze shining with determination. “Do not tell me if she’s dead, but if she isn’t dead, you have to tell her…” She paused for a moment before speaking again. Her tone was final and ruthless, like a sharp knife swinging downward without any hesitation to sever the bond tying their fate together. “To please… stop slowing

me down… Their ten-year relationship seemed to have ended because of what she said. It might

separate ways. This is to give each other another chance to move forward. It doesn’t matter if Dana is still alive or not—as long as I’m not with her, I am sure that she will live a better life. I, on the other hand, have to accomplish what I’ve set out to do. This journey is filled with danger and risk, and so I don’t need her to come along with me. The Edwards have cut me out of the family, and I have rejected help from Sam and Cooper. Besides, Michael has

are your plans after

answer him. She merely waved at him while keeping her back to

waved at Lucy. “Do you… want to take some food for your journey? You should at least take some

and so Sophia waved her arm earnestly while exclaiming,

She looked like a warrior with a sword who was embarking on a journey where she couldn’t look back. She wasn’t sure if she’d survive this time, but she’d have no regrets. From her point of view, she’d just end up dead in

as Lucy left, whereas Sophia was still worrying about what Lucy would have to eat or drink on the road. Judging by Lucy’s current state, I’m sure she’s planning to leave

found her utterly adorable. He wanted nothing more than to press her against the wall while doing some non-gentlemanly things to her. She is such a kind and adorable little thing. I can’t believe she actually invited my ex-girlfriend back to

Sophia’s hair, as though they were back to the time when they were still young. Well,

Theo when they turned around. Theo was standing behind them in silence, whereas Cooper was leaning against the door frame while sipping his afternoon tea elegantly, seemingly observing

he was very concerned

nodded while answering him, “She’s

first. I know where that girl is from; she truly resembles Elizabeth! Maybe Lucy is my