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.

watched you grow up. Although you’re usually reserved, you’ve always been kind to us. Now that your grandmother has passed away, we can’t let anything happen to

to drive them away. You can leave once it’s safe,” the village chief said with earnest

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

She learned things quickly and started earning money on her own at the age of ten. Although no one knew how she made money, whatever she earned, she used to support poor families in the village. She only kept enough for herself and

villagers, she was always the first to

people from neighboring villages. But in recent years, with

villagers regarded her not only as their

When th

village chief sensed something amiss and gathered everyone. Lily had helped them with so

take care of Lily, sir,” Loid spoke up,

chief looked at

Lily’s fiancé,” he replied

“So, you’re the fiancé that Susan wanted to marry Lily off to? I remember you wanted to marry Shannon, right? It was because Shannon rejected

precious to everyone here in this village. If you can’t treat her right, then let her go. None of us here will let you off

men tend to play around with women. Are you one of them too?” Winnie

bit overwhelmed. Reese’s protective shield was quite formidable. Winning these

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