Chapter 258

“I still have school, and the SATs are coming up soon,” Lily replied.

“Then at least stay the night before leaving. Mr. Coleman, Mrs. Windfrey, Mrs. Levine, and Mrs. Campbell think about you every day,” the village chief

sald

He pulled Lily aside and said softly, “There are a lot of outsiders here in the village. There was a fight earlier, so it’s not safe for you to go out at this time.

She smiled. “That’s alright, sir. They wouldn’t dare to do anything to me.”

“I know that you have some skills, but you’re a girl. How can I not worry about your safety if you just leave like this?” He sighed.

“Lily, when your grandmother came to Driftwood Bay, I could tell from her clothes that she wasn’t an ordinary person. As you grew up, I could also tell that you’re the same as her. So, the outsiders, they’re actually here for you, right?”

Lily pressed her lips together and remained silent.

been kind to us. Now that your grandmother has passed

some people to drive them away. You

always been somewhat peculiar in personality. No one was willing to be her friend, apart from the children in the village. No one understood

things quickly and started earning money on her own at the age of ten. Although no one knew how she made money, whatever

she was always the first

But in

villagers regarded her not only as their savior

When th

her return today and the arrival of many outsiders in the village, the village chief sensed something amiss and gathered everyone.

I’ll take care of Lily, sir,” Loid

looked at him, puzzled.

Loid, Lily’s fiancé,” he replied

to? I remember you wanted to

right, then let her go. None of us here will let you off the hook if you dare to mistreat her,” Cathy

wealthy. Wealthy men tend to play around with

feeling a bit overwhelmed. Reese’s protective shield was quite

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