Lilin nodded honestly. "Miss Emily, any normal person would be scared out of their wits when you knocked on our door at this time. I almost entertained the thought that you teleported from Molomia." Emily smiled apologetically and lowered herself to embrace Lilin. "I'm really sorry... I didn't mean to startle you. Here's the thing. When I saw the portrait your mom sent me today, it looked exactly like my daughter. I hurriedly bought a plane ticket and flew over to find you guys."

Lilin was stunned as she began to connect the dots. 'Miss Corinne is probably Miss Emily's daughter who she thought was dead! No wonder Dad's people didn't do anything to stop her. They recognized her to be Mom's best friend.'

Melinda looked at her best friend and sighed. She carried Emily's suitcase in and slowly closed the door.

"Emily, please have a seat. Let me get you a cup of warm water," said Melinda.

Emily stood up and shook her head. "Don't bother with the water, Melinda. Take me to Corinne now. I want to see her as soon as possible."

Melinda was a bit overwhelmed. "I'd love to take you to meet her, but look at the time now. Visiting someone at four in the morning might make us seem a bit...eccentric, don't you think?"

then that Emily realized the awkwardness of the hour and sat somewhat absentmindedly on the sofa. "Oh... right... I can't freak her out. She's

found herself in a situation where she became visibly flustered as if she transformed into

shook her head. "You're wrong, Miss Emily. Miss Corinne isn't timid at all. She's an independent

a daze and asked, "Is she

Corinne risked her life to save my mommy.

complex mix of emotions. After

doubt welled up in her heart. In her memories, Luna used to be a timid girl, afraid to engage

remaining highly vigilant against anything that could pose a threat to Luna. He would

not imagine how the once timid, innocent

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