Xyla’s heart wrenched painfully, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Back then, Georgie’s little brother had studied at Country Y with them. Although they went to different schools, they would spend their weekends together. He was a cheerful and sensible child. Xyla had always thought of him as her own little brother. A few days earlier, he had even sent her a message through WeChat, reminding her to take care of her health.

How could such a bright existence be gone, just like that?

Tears instantly started to fall from Xyla’s eyes. “Okay, I’ll give you a month off. Where are you? I’ll come to you.”

“There are many things at the company that need your attention, so you don’t have to come. I will burn a few more joss sticks for my brother on your behalf.” As she spoke, Georgie’s voice eventually dissolved into whimpers.

“Where exactly are you?” asked Xyla again.

“President Xyla, now’s not the time for you to be capricious. Listen to me… Okay?”

“Enough with the nonsense. Tell me where you are.”

“I’m at home.”

up, packed some

***

two in the afternoon, Xyla and Georgie arrived at Sunlight City, the

for three days, and Xyla kept Georgie company the whole time. On the last night of the

Georgie’s room with heavy hearts. Once inside, Georgie opened her luggage and started moving the clothes

her hand, asking,

tomorrow. After thinking about it, I can’t leave you to handle the company on your own for so long after all. Forget

Georgie peeled Xyla’s hand away as she

arms and said, “Uncle and Aunty’s emotions have

child. “My elder brother and sister-in-law will be here

you listen to

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