Chapter 1908

I just needed some space.

I couldn’t memorize my studies this afternoon, and I know Cyrus will be disappointed…”

The thought of Cyrus’s disappointment, manifesting in a disciplinary action reminiscent of a child’s punishment, filled her with dread.

Brushing the wind-tousled hair from Noelle’s face, Lucinda voiced her concern.

“It’s getting late.

Weren’t you scared, stepping out alone into the night?”

Noelle was puzzled, inquiring, “But you’re here with me now, aren’t you? I am not alone.

At that, Lucinda found herself at a loss for words.

Noelle’s gaze dropped, shadowed by sadness.

“I’m sorry.

I thought, just like in the welfare house, I could come to you if I felt down.

I forgot you have your own family now.

I didn’t mean to intrude.

broke across

not intruding at

had nothing pressing at

was a

head, who was technically older by a year but seemed

happy, Noelle? Let’s find something fun to do until you feel

as she

fascinating game

give it

a gamer, even though the E-bidding

on diving into

eyes, Noelle eagerly

“It’s simple.

and

to catch on; you’ll

because she wanted Noelle to find

pulled out

and together they downloaded the game called “Shields of Hauntings” from

passed

each victory chime from the game, Lucinda found herself genuinely

“This is fun.

it a go,” she

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