Chapter 38

He paused for a moment. "Of course, I won't pressure you. It's entirely up to you."

Elian gave a nonchalant "Yeah", and swiftly moved past the topic. Clearly, he wasn't keen on discussing it any further.

"Didn't you say you wanted to see that girl again?" Elian suddenly brought up.

Mr. Ashcroft raised a suspicious eyebrow. "Why?"

Elian's lips curled into a hint of a smile. "There will be a chance soon."

Mr. Ashcroft gave Elian a curious look, his interest piqued. Elian said nothing more, simply taking a sip from his coffee cup.

Meanwhile, back at the Hawke family's residence, Dorian had returned after seeing Miranda. The family gathered together.

listened to what had happened,

so obstinate, we might as well pretend we don't have such a daughter!" Alden declared coldly. "I refuse to acknowledge a daughter who

face was equally

nothing good can come from a family like that. Even if she carries our Hawke blood, she hasn't inherited an ounce of our dignity. All that rebelliousness and shameless behavior

quickly stepped forward to console Grace. "Mom, don't upset yourself over someone like that." Her

Bella back then. Our Bella is the true jewel of the

Miranda," Grace said coldly. "If Miranda doesn't want to return, then she shouldn't! The Hawke family

harbored hopes of

often infuriating behavior since returning had gradually

remained silent, nodding in unison. They all

that Miranda now was far

harsh words, while cutting, always struck a nerve, forcing

past grievances, the brothers harbored

face lit up with a satisfied smile at her mother's

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