The Love that Never Really Dies

Janice had enjoyed spending time with Sasha and did not treat her like an outsider. She questioned Sasha worriedly, like a family member.

Sasha led her in.

“It’s Sebastian’s idea. Besides, our home is in Avenport. My father, uncle and the rest are there. There are many people in the Hayes family waiting for him too.”

“But…”

Although Janice was still unwilling to let Sasha go, she could not say anything more.

Half an hour ago, Sasha had taken out the Jadesons’ ledger that she had compiled from her room. When she passed it to Janice, she reassured her, “Don’t worry. I’ve already listed out the income and expenses in Oceanic Estate. You just have to follow them.”

“But…” Janice looked at the new ledgers; a look of unease and fear appeared on her face. “Will… Will they listen to me?”

They? Is she talking about those in The Ataraxy?

Smiling, Sasha consoled her, “Of course! Old Mr. Jadeson appointed you personally and I’ve already set the framework for you. No one will dare to disobey you.”

“But—”

“It’s fine, Aunt Janice. I’ve already laid out the foundation. Now, it’s up to you how you’d like to proceed from here.”

than Janice, was telling her

froze, paralyzed to the

her spine as if she had just been plunged into an icy lake. Her mind went

I… I actually…

tell anyone. Gossamer Creek has been oppressed for such a long time. Days must’ve been tough for all of you. I understand your desire to take this step and fight

Sasha with wide eyes, looking

the table, turned

said,

young girl to notice

could discover her motivations. He thought that she was spending so much effort taking

reality, her son actually did receive a lot

that ambitious. I just witnessed how life in Gossamer Creek is so drastically different from that at The Ataraxy. Furthermore, we kept being oppressed and bullied by them… That’s why I decided to take this step. Sasha, I have no intention of becoming the lady of the house. All… All I want is to help out so that Old Mr. Jadeson will notice us at Gossamer Creek! Believe me,

Sasha’s arm

did not know what

her arm out forcefully

blame you either. Now that you’ve achieved your goal, I hope you’ll do

felt as though she had just been slapped in the

she stared at her arm, which had just been flung away.

tried to explain, nothing could hide the fact that it was her