Chapter 9

The youthful face before her overlapped perfectly with the

sharp, commanding visage of the man who stood at the apex of power, ruthless and fearsome.

The young boy lay sprawled on the bridge, bloodied, his piercingly beautiful yet rebellious eyes darting around as if searching for a lifeline–like an abandoned wolf pup desperate for survival.

Tears welled up in Isabella’s eyes as she knelt down before him. “Do you want to come with me?” she asked softly.

Despite his tattered, dirty clothes, the boy exuded an air of elegance and nobility. Turning his head arrogantly, he asked, “What’s your name?”

Isabella hesitated briefly. “Thea,” she said, concealing her true identity.

The boy’s gaze darkened slightly. “What characters are those?”

“Nian, as in ‘to remember,‘ and ‘Sheng,‘ as in ‘prosperity,” she explained gently.

The boy suddenly clutched her hand with surprising fervor. His

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voice carried a maturity beyond his years. “Those are good characters,” he said approvingly.

“My name is Theodore,” he added, introducing himself.

Isabella smiled faintly. “Well, isn’t that a coincidence? Both of our names have the character ‘Sheng.”

“That must mean we’re fated to meet,” Theodore replied with a mischievous smile.

“In that case, why don’t you consider me your elder Sis? What do you think?” Isabella’s warm smile momentarily stunned Theodore.

“Elder Sis?” He scrutinized her skeptically. “You’re so skinny and short–clearly younger than me.”

“How old are you, then?” Isabella teased.

said with a straight face.

lie. “So, will you come

Theodore nodded.

her back.

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tall and not exactly light. Her slender frame struggled under his weight, and she panted heavily after only a

but Isabella stubbornly shook her head. “No,

good

from someone destined to become a

Isabella eventually carried Theodore back to her modest rented room. After settling him on the bed, she hurried out to buy medical supplies, food, and other necessities. By the time she returned, the once

had been transformed into a warm and inviting space.

carefully tended to his wounds. When she removed his shirt, the horrific sight

this? You’re just a boy,” she whispered, her voice

despondent, Theodore smirked

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they had. Too bad for them I survived. They’ll regret not finishing me off when

features exuded a natural nobility, the shadow in his eyes radiated a chilling darkness that made her shudder. Isabella couldn’t help but wonder if saving him was a blessing or a

means you’re destined

rare vulnerability. “Sis, I have

waver. “If you stay here, you’ll have to listen to me. Go east when I tell you, never west. Head south even if you hit a

earnestly. “Yes.”

handed him some iodine. “I’ve dressed your upper–body wounds.

a pleading puppy. “Sis, I can’t move. Please help me.”

nearby scarf and draped it over his

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the wound on his thigh made her

to losing everything,” she murmured, her voice breaking.

first time, she began to understand why the future Theodore was so emotionally detached and solitary. A child who had never known love could hardly be

doesn’t hurt,” he

are strong enough, don’t

listen to you,” he

heal, I’ll help you get into school. You’ll attend

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