Cordelia had been taking care of Xyla by the bed, but the latter did not seem to get better. The previous treatments seemed to have been wasted effort after William and Yelena came for trouble.

No matter how much it pained Cordelia to see her mother so sullen and dazed, she could only force herself to perk up.

Seth asked the doctor in charge of Xyla in the past and specially asked a psychiatric expert. They came to the unanimous conclusion to switch up the place Xyla was living in.

“Cordelia, perhaps changing the environment will be helpful to her condition,” Seth told her. “I’ve studied many cases that are similar to her condition. Most have differing levels of recovery after a change of environment.

“And she has had unhappy experiences in Jangasas. Don’t let her stay around this place. Changing up the place or lifestyle will be beneficial for her.”

Cordelia sighed and recalled what Zephyr had said the other day. Were they going to Centrolis with him?

“Cordelia…” Xyla opened her eyes and struggled to sit up from her weak state.

Cordelia hurried to help her and added a pillow behind her. “Mom, how are you feeling?”

“Suffocated,” Xyla said softly. “I… I don’t want to stay here anymore. I always remember how William forced me in the past…”

Cordelia held her hand. Her tears nearly fell with the pinch on her nose.

If Marcus had not held her captive, she probably could not have empathized with what Xyla felt. However, that experience enabled her to understand what her mother currently felt.

She was the same, not daring to go to the cafe after so long because she could remember how Marcus had almost assaulted her once she stepped in there.

Cordelia hesitated before asking, “Mom, what do you think if we live in another city?”

“In another city?” Xyla paused. “Where Carter attends university?”

“You want to go there?”

“I…” Xyla’s voice went lower. “I want to be with my kids.”

froze and

Zephyr entered at the same

told Cordelia happily that Zephyr

“That’s not necessary…”

was quick to refuse, but Carter was upset. “What’s gotten into you, Cordelia!? Zephyr’s

“Besides, with how little you have, I’ll help you.

tell me a lot about life in

with a chuckle. His

glared at her brother. “We don’t have a big place. How’s

can sleep

speechless. Forget it. He took back what he

not, we can do it like back in your place!” Carter’s eyes brightened as he suddenly thought of a good solution. “Zephyr can sleep in my room

did the boy get into the University of Centrolis with that kind

anything, Xyla giggled. “Carter, stop messing with them. Go back to your

“But…”

gave Cordelia a pointed look and said with a smile, “Your sister won’t

Cordelia looked at Xyla

late. Go rest

was going to say something when Zephyr went up and pulled her back with a bright grin.

there unmoved after closing the door. Zephyr looked at her and padded to her softly. She took a step back,

a little disappointed, but he kept a smile

anything you’ll be upset about. But you’ve

at

He pointed

say that it was too late and it

felt herself cave in a little, and her hands

from the cupboard. The blankets were thick, but it would still

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