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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was discharged,

already packed Elara's belongings, thinking Elara would move in with Lysander after they were married. But now, with everything that

in the office, immersed in her current

door to watch Elara's focused expression, and

from her and observed her closely. "Is your

he's doing

and asked, "Not in the best mood?" It was clear

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already gave Orson a piece of his

looked at Evelyn, appreciating the effort to comfort her.

don't want you overthinking this. I might have advised against your relationship with Lysander, but you're married now. I hope things go well for you both. Don't let minor issues come between you." Elara lowered her head, then admitted softly, "I just wonder...do you think it was foolish of

attorney. Orson? He's just a relic relying on his wife's reputation.

confidence in her potential made Elara blush with embarrassment. "I've still got a long way to

mind to

best lawyer in Starfield City. And she did! You should have seen her back then." As she spoke of Ziva, Evelyn's gaze held

the cherished princess of the Hawthorne family, had never feared

the Jarvis family didn't have an

her mother, Elara felt a 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 to

Elara nodded. "Alright."

Evelyn usually had a lighthearted demeanor,

felt instantly revived by her

home, she

but it seemed

coming in and greeted