Chapter 229

Harper took some pictures and posted them on Instagram.

Feeling her cheeks warmed by the sun, she said. "Maddie, this sunrise is actually quite beautiful. But hiking up shook her head. They stayed at the

peak for two hours, and as they made their way down, most people had left.

phere was way too exhausting She

Madeline didn't want to fight through the crowd on the way back.

Rubbing her knees, Harper suddenly exclaimed. "Hey. Matthew!"

Matthew turned around, smiling when he saw her. "Harper, Maddie, you're still on the mountain too?

"Don't even ask. Maddie had a fever and a cold yesterday. She was in bed all day," Harper said and began chatting with him.

Madeline trailed behind as the group strolled leisurely.

Suddenly, Matthew pointed toward the chapel. "We'll be heading down tomorrow morning. How about we listen to some prayers while we're here? We've come all this way, after all Harper nodded. "Sounds good. I also want to buy some souvenirs and light candles"

She linked arms with Madeline and asked, "Maddie, what do you think!"

Madeline pressed her lips together. "Sure, I'm up for anything."

At that very moment, outside the chapel Thomas and his wife were with Vanessa, who had also come to light candles.

Vanessa, acting like a princess, complained about everything. "It's freezing here! If it weren't for my dad telling me to come and bond with you wo I'd never set foot in a place like this

She snorted, "You're coming back to Japrium with me this month, so you'd better start packing soon. I'm already bored to death here in Acocester."

Thomas pursed his lips, choosing to stay silent.

Layla, however, smiled warmly. "You are right, Vanessa. Compared to Japrium, Accester is indeed underdeveloped. We'll pack up as soon as we get home and head to Japrium with you shortly!"

called Uncle Thomas multiple times, but he kept refusing, so Dad sent me to invite them back. What makes them deserving of my invitation Bur considering their status, if Dad and Mom had come in person, it would have been overwhelming for Uncle Thomas's family.

sigh, she said, "I'm hungry. Go find some

nodded with a smile

the chapel alone, taking selfies

Layla's hand off. "Are you out of your mind! I already said we're not going back to Japrium. Why

are all suffering because of it. If we don't go back Japrium, how do you expect them to manage in the future? Have you even thought about that?" Layla, used to living a life of luxury, had struggled

could return to Japrium and reclaim their place in the Lanon family, she was willing to

I'm doing it

snorted. I've told you before-tiey're just trying

"If we move to Japrism and live comfortably, Madeline can enjoy a good life with

more, but Layla, growing more emotional, barked, "This

better than anyone! Since they're offering, why not take what's oury Who cares what

long harbored resentment toward the

Chapter 229

Hearing this, Thomas silent

and eager to return to Japrium, but he had never

the tears welling up in his wife's

have to discuss with the whole family,

As the wind blew, it felt incredibly romantic. Vanessa, seated under the trees, pulled out a compact mirror to touch up her her

But the

touched up her makeup, she caught sight of a group of priests emerging from the chapel's

was a

e, tall a

mask. Despite his simple robe, he

help but turn her head to look at

mask shifted slightly, revealing his incredibly

skipped a beat. She couldn't help but think, Who is this stunningly

you walk? If you're not going

you want to check the security footage! See whose fault it

care whose fault it is. You can

your dreams," Harper scoffed, rolling

tried to walk away, but Vanessa grabbed

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