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Theodore stumbled out of his room, looking flustered. “Sis, what’s wrong?”

Isabella glared at him, her eyes brimming with tears. Her shoulders heaved as she struggled to contain her anger. “You’re faking being sick just to avoid–school… Do you even

understand? **Of all pursuits, studying is paramount!** If you don’t want to be bullied anymore in the future, you must study hard!”

Theodore instantly caved, his sharp peach blossom,eyes drooping. “Sis, I was wrong.”

Isabella’s voice trembled with frustration. “Theodore, I am willing to shield you from storms, but the world is vast, and not all storms can be blocked for you”

“Reflect on this properly.”

She angrily grabbed his school bag and slammed the door on her way out.

Theodore pouted. “Why is she so fiery?”

When the door creaked open again, he smirked knowingly. “I

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knew she couldn’t stay mad for long.”

However, the sound of polished leather shoes echoed in the room. Theodore’s heart sank as a stern middle–aged man strode in behind him.

Turning to face the man, Theodore calmly asked, “You’re here for the ‘Flower Protector, right?”

The man tossed a thick envelope at him. Without waiting for an explanation, Theodore immediately guessed the visitor’s

purpose.

disdain. “Trying to buy me

your age. Listen, young man, you’ve gotten

man’s hands with such precision

reputation. Madam Hill truly spares no expense. But what

man’s voice hardened. “Madam Hill said you could name your price if you cooperate and

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capitulation. After all, no one had ever refused

prowess.

sending someone to negotiate. I’m not someone

are

of knowing my name.”

was suddenly filled with a group

meet you. Apologies, but you’ll

around his modest rental, Theodore’s gaze was filled with reluctance. He knew resisting would risk exposing his identity, which would only bring more trouble to

to leave a note for my roommate.

nodded, motioning

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only a single change of clothes. sewn by Isabella herself. He left a note

**“Sis,

from home for a year. It’s time I

now. We’ll meet

-Theodore“**

left without looking

returned from school, she found the empty room. She slumped onto the sofa,

different worlds, but after months of living together, even parting with a pet would leave her

you success and fulfillment in the days to

their fates had diverged

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