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.

*****

Barrett was discharged, and Elara accompanied

after they were

the firm, Elara was in the office, immersed in her current casework,

the office, pausing by the door to watch Elara's focused expression, and then knocked.

across from her and observed her closely. "Is

he's

best mood?" It was clear that

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gave Orson a piece of his mind. He's always been like that. It wasn't

looked at Evelyn, appreciating the effort

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

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

embarrassment.

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

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

cherished princess of the Hawthorne family, had never feared

have an impressive background, Ziva had earned Evelyn's

remembered her mother's face but knew little about her as a professional. Evelyn turned to Elara and said, "Work hard. Once you're

Elara nodded. "Alright."

usually had a lighthearted demeanor,

low, felt instantly

they visited a client together. When Elara returned home, she saw Aubrey playing with her dog

wasn't friendly with others, but it seemed

in and