Riches in Disguise

Chapter 191

Felicia took a week off to go home and arrange her mother's funeral. I wanted to accompany her, but she wouldn't let me.

She said, "We're not married yet. I don't want you to do these things for me. William, you don't have to worry about me. I won't lose hope. I will send my mother off properly. Then I'll adjust my mood and find you at school."

She hugged me and rested her head on my shoulder, shedding a single tear. Then, she followed her father-or rather, her adoptive father-back to her hometown.

I sensed that she had abruptly changed.

Her gaze had become much more determined, and her demeanor had grown steadier and stronger. It was as if she had suddenly transformed from a timid girl into a woman brave enough to face anything.

I sighed.

Felicia was facing such a painful separation. My words of comfort would be pointless and powerless. Ultimately, all I could do was send her to the station and watch her leave.

Back in the dormitory, I lay on my bed and called my mother, telling her about Felicia's situation.

"Mom, do you know which big family this happened to?"

head. "I haven't heard of it. But William, this happened 20 years ago. Information technology wasn't as

a large family go to such lengths to get rid of a child?

want you thinking about these things. You're still young, William. Don't get involved with the dark side of these big families too soon. I promise to help

"Okay."

I didn't

because of Felicia. It seemed that the family had hidden things very well, as

hadn't

lost not just one mother but two. She must be in

I couldn't cheer

Matthew, I could smile occasionally because of their

I received a call from the

at the bar.

But then I remembered I had accidentally walked into the boss' office and saw her changing clothes when I went to the bar the other

lied and said I was there for a part-time job interview. I had even

back since then. Did they actually remember me? It seemed like they really couldn't find anyone else

my studies. I'll