Chapter 16

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.

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

surprise. “You’re sharp for your age. Listen, young man, you’ve gotten yourself involved with someone

distance, the envelope landed on the man’s hands

this just to protect Nathan’s reputation. Madam Hill truly spares no expense. But

name your price if you cooperate

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in Theodore’s capitulation. After all, no one had ever

prowess.

should’ve investigated me before sending someone to negotiate. I’m

are you?”

worthy of knowing

his hands, and the room was suddenly filled with

wants to meet you. Apologies, but you’ll need to come

reluctance. He knew resisting would risk exposing his identity,

I’ll go with you. But give me a moment–I need to leave a note for my roommate.

motioning for

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taking only a single change of clothes. sewn by Isabella

**“Sis,

for a year.

now. We’ll meet

-Theodore“**

left without looking

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

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

success and

had diverged for good.

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