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.

*****

next day, Barrett was discharged, and Elara

would move in with Lysander after they were married. But

was in the office, immersed in her current casework, Still an intern, she handled cases alongside

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

a seat across from her and observed

he's doing well

asked, "Not in the best mood?" It was clear that recent events had taken a toll on Elara. Elara didn't

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dwell on it too much. My brother already gave Orson a piece of his mind. He's always been like that.

looked at Evelyn, appreciating the effort to comfort

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

Orson? He's just a relic relying on

this confidence in her potential made Elara blush with embarrassment. "I've still got

your drive? If you set your mind to something, you can make it happen. Your mother used to say that

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

princess of the Hawthorne family, had never feared

the Jarvis family didn't have an impressive

She remembered her mother's face but knew little about her as a professional. Evelyn turned to Elara and said,

Elara nodded. "Alright."

a lighthearted demeanor, her words

low, felt instantly

When Elara returned home, she saw

with others, but it

noticed her coming in