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

call was a

touch was gentle on Noelle’s head, who was technically older by a year but seemed years

Let’s find something fun

lifted as she brandished

found this fascinating game called

give it a

though the E-bidding circle’s

wasn’t keen on diving into

in Lucinda’s eyes, Noelle eagerly showed her

“It’s simple.

it, and I’ll guide you

to catch on; you’ll master it

didn’t hesitate because she wanted Noelle to

out her

they downloaded the game called “Shields of Hauntings”

passed

from the game, Lucinda found herself

“This is fun.

a go,” she

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