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.

up. Although you’re usually reserved, you’ve always been kind to us. Now that your grandmother has passed away,

drive them away. You can leave once it’s safe,” the village

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

no one knew how she made money, whatever she earned, she used to support poor families in the

bullied the villagers, she was always the first to

Bay was looked down upon by people from neighboring villages. But in recent years, with Lily around,

villagers regarded her not only as their savior but also as their own

When th

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

I’ll take care of Lily,

looked at him, puzzled. “And you

Lily’s fiancé,” he replied

Susan wanted to marry Lily off to? I remember you wanted to marry Shannon, right? It was because Shannon rejected you that Lily ended up marrying into your family. Can you even treat Lily

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’re very wealthy. Wealthy men tend to play around with

Reese’s protective shield was quite formidable. Winning these people

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