Pampered By Power: The True Heiress Returns

Chapter 287

Quinita’s words were like a brand seared into Elysia’s heart. When she first made this decision, the had pergered here for rejection. What she hadn’t expected was that they not only didn’t oppose her best actually apported her choice

Maybe this is what family is all about. Family was the kind of bond where people trily considered each other’s feelings. where love didn’t become a chain that imprisoned anyone.

Phoebe stood at the top of the staircase on the second floor, taking in the entire scene. Watching them compromise for Elysia’s sake, her eyes grew moist. ‘It’s so good. Elysia has finally found a family who loves her, the thought

Wiping away the tears that had spilled from the corners of her eyes, she composed herself and pretended the hadn’t seen anything. She bounced down the stairs with a carefree air.

In one swift motion, she looped her arm through Elysia’s, her voice dripping with playful feeling, “Elysia. I’ve changed my

clothes.”

Then, as if noticing the others on the couch for the first time, she flashed a smile. “I feel like you guys were talking about me behind my back while I was gone, weren’t you?” Phoebe raised an eyebrow, clearly teasing,

Elysia tapped her finger lightly on Phoebe’s forehead, her tone equally playful. “Of course, we talked about you while you weren’t here. If we did it in front of you, it wouldn’t be a secret, would it?”

“Elysia, I think you’re bullying me, but I can’t prove it.”

“So I’m not bullying you.”

“That’s just twisting words. I’m ignoring you now.” With that, Phoebe turned her head to the side, pretending to be upset

Elysia knew she wasn’t really mad, but she still softened her tone with Phoebe. “Alright, I’ll stop teasing you. I’ve decided to go back to Sivro.”

She spoke seriously, and though Phoebe had overheard their conversation earlier, she still feigned surprise. “Have you made up your mind?”

you? What are you planning to

trying to convey with that look in her eyes, so she just spoke her mind. “Me? I’m going back to Silverstream, of course. Where else would I go?”

I’ll go back

nodded and explained, “If I

was still Zoe locked up in the cabin. Everyone except Edward, Quinita, and Yehoshua knew

raised an

suddenly realized that Yehoshua and her parents didn’t know about this. She was about to explain when Edward spoke up. “She must be one of Elysia’s

blinked in surprise, glancing at Edward. She thought, ‘A patient? Dad’s completely misunderstood.’ But decided not to correct him. Being seen as a healer was far

wanted to maintain her image as kind and pure.

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now. ‘Elysia was just a

Is it really that strange for her to have patients?”

widened in shock. “The owner of Arcanum

by Yehoshua’s reaction. Javier

anyone tell

been so excited about finding Elysia that he’d completely forgotten to mention it. ‘But hadn’t Fabian sent

could finish, Fabian cut in. “I only told Yehoshua about the reunion party that day. I forgot about this. Besides, with your inability to keep secrets, I thought you’d

He was offended. “Fabian, that’s such a-” He caught the warning look in Fabian’s eyes and

his voice full of disdain. “Pathetic.” But as soon as he said it, he noticed Fabian’s gaze and quickly added, “Uh, I didn’t mean to

out a long breath, visibly relieved. Only Yehoshua remained frowning. Ever since he’d returned from training, it seemed like

and the corners of his lips lifted slightly. ‘From now on, I’ll always be by Elysia’s side, he thought.

met Yehoshua’s. Their gazes locked, and a sweet smile spread across her face. ‘Having a family makes me feel so good,‘ she