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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.

he asked with disdain. “Trying to buy me off with money?”

Listen, young man, you’ve

the man’s hands with such precision that its sharp

spares no expense. But what if I said I don’t need her money?”

Hill said you could name your price

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man seemed confident in Theodore’s capitulation. After all, no

prowess.

“She should’ve investigated me before sending someone to negotiate. I’m not someone just any stray cat or dog can buy off.”

exactly are you?”

not worthy of

room was suddenly filled with a group of

meet you. Apologies, but you’ll need to

rental, Theodore’s gaze was filled with reluctance. He knew resisting would risk exposing his identity, which

me a moment–I need to leave a note for my roommate. Otherwise, if she reports me

man hesitated but eventually nodded, motioning for his

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sewn by Isabella herself. He left a note on the

**“Sis,

been away from home for a year. It’s

now. We’ll meet again

-Theodore“**

without

from school, she found the empty room. She slumped onto the sofa, overwhelmed with loss.

of living together, even parting with a pet would leave her heart heavy. How could she not feel

wish you success and fulfillment in the days

had diverged for

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