After Death, Love Unveiled

Chapter 167

Elara stood up and said to Lysander, "You should go back. I'm staying here tonight to be with my dad."

She tried hard to keep her emotions in check, but she still felt herself trembling.

She didn't blame Lysander. She knew he was just a greenhorn. Until he had proven himself, few people would take him seriously.

For her sake, he had likely done everything he could. But still...

Elara missed their time together in Brookfield, when all she had to worry about was her grades, without any of these burdens. But now...

Elara finished speaking, and when she heard no reply from Lysander, she turned to leave. But he gently took her hand.

"Elara," he said quietly.

She looked back at him.

He looked at her and said, "I know today's events were tough on you and your dad. Just give me a bit more time." Elara hesitated, then replied, "If it can't be solved, just leave it. I'm not blaming you. I just need some space to think."

In this circle, she was an unremarkable presence. But surely she was allowed to feel angry sometimes.

She wanted a moment to herself to adjust and calm down.

Seeing the weary look in her eyes, Lysander let go of her hand, and she left quickly.

Crispin was smoking at the entrance as she walked through the garden. He noticed her heading out alone and asked, "Elara, are you upset?"

Elara replied, "I'm not angry. I won't be back tonight. Make sure Lysander gets home safely and tell him to get some rest."

With that, she returned to her father's room, staying there for the night.

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day, Barrett was discharged, and Elara accompanied him

they were married. But now, with everything that had happened, the whole

in her current casework, Still an intern, she handled

the office, pausing by the door to watch Elara's focused expression, and then knocked. Elara looked up and quickly rose to greet her.

a seat across from her and observed her closely. "Is your

"Yes, he's

looked at her and asked, "Not in the best mood?" It was clear that recent events had taken a toll on Elara.

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silence, Evelyn continued, "Don't dwell on it too much. My brother already gave Orson a piece of his mind.

the effort to

go well for you both. Don't let minor issues come between you." Elara lowered her head,

"Nonsense. You're my protégé. One day, you'll be Starfield City's best attorney. Orson? He's just a relic relying on his

embarrassment. "I've still got a long way

asked, raising an eyebrow. "Where's your drive? If you set your mind to something, you can make it happen. Your mother used

starting out, she claimed she'd become the best lawyer in Starfield City. And she did! You should have seen her back then."

of the Hawthorne family, had never feared

Jarvis family didn't have an impressive background, Ziva had earned

sense of pride and respect. She remembered her mother's face but knew little about her as a professional. Evelyn turned to Elara and said, "Work hard. Once you're exceptional, those who look down on you won't have anything

Elara nodded. "Alright."

demeanor,

felt

Elara returned home, she saw Aubrey playing with

wasn't friendly with others, but it seemed to make an exception for

her coming in and greeted her.