The peppermint tea was personally brewed by Claudia, who generously added a variety of herbs to it. The resulting drink was refreshingly sweet with a pleasant aftertaste.

“Do you remember the backyard plot? After the . incident two years ago, the house was leveled and turned into a vegetable garden. I’ve planted quite a few traditional medicines there for health maintenance,” Claudia uttered calmly, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Josie lowered her gaze. “That’s nice. That place should have been leveled long ago.”

“This was the first thing he did after waking up. When he made this decision, I knew he had already let go.”

Josie wasn’t oblivious, but she was just somewhat resistant. If he had truly let go, why didn’t he come to see me at the airport two years ago?

Josie then teased lightly, “Let go of what?”

“About our past obsessions. Leanne, we were too radical back then. We made mistakes, and while it’s impossible to ask you not to take it to heart, I want to suggest that we heal our wounds together, okay?” Claudia was cautious and lacked confidence, which was uncharacteristic of her.

Josie understood her well, and she knew that Claudia wouldn’t utter such words unless it was absolutely necessary.

Letting out a soft sigh, Josie said, “In one’s lifetime, perhaps it could heal.”

to speak, Josie

asked about Nathan. However, she still responded, “He returned

smile, Josie gave a slight nod. She seems oblivious to where the problem lies. Had I been the

followed her gaze, which landed on the half-packed suitcase on the floor.

away,” Claudia

“What?”

hope that you can stay at Olsen Residence.

understood and raised an

“You’re threatening me.”

be a

come. Josie’s lips

back

stood up, her face filled with disbelief. Claudia is actually using Pop to

be nervous. I have no other intentions. I’ve heard about everything you’ve been through in Rivodia. Paul has Alzheimer’s

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