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.”

younger than Janice, was

paralyzed

just been plunged into an icy lake. Her mind went blank and her cheeks turned ghastly

I… I actually…

been tough for all of you. I understand your desire to take this step and fight

stared at Sasha with wide eyes,

on the table, turned around, and

Sasha said, Janice trembled even

never expected such a young girl to notice her intentions, which she had tried her

not even Jonathan could discover her motivations. He thought that she was spending so much effort taking care of him only because

lot more opportunities than the others

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

grabbed Sasha’s arm agitatedly as she

what to make

her arm out forcefully

your goal, I hope you’ll do

though she had just been

which had just been flung away. She could

matter how she tried to explain, nothing could hide the fact that