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.”

packed some luggage, and hastily left

***

two in the afternoon, Xyla and Georgie arrived at Sunlight City, the latter’s hometown. It was a

whole time. On the last night of the

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

over and grabbed her hand, asking, “What are

for so long after all. Forget one month, even a week won’t do. You have

away as she continued packing while holding back her

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

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

listen to me

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