Sir Ares, Goodnight

"I can't accept such expensive things, Finn," Angeline claimed.

When in truth, she was only rejecting the boxes because they had come from Jay Ares, a man Angeline no longer wished to have anything to do with anymore. Finn smiled. "It is the president's wish, Miss Severe."

Angeline pulled a long face. "Even more the reason I cannot accept."

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Finn took the lifeline Shirley tossed over. "You know how the president is, Miss Severe. I'd surely be punished if I couldn't follow orders. If you're adamant on returning these gifts, Miss Severe, it would be best that you return them to the president yourself."

Angeline stopped protesting.

After Finn had loaded everything off the car, Shirley approached with a courteous invite. "Would you like to come in for tea, Mr. Finn? You must be tired from all the driving."

Finn smiled warmly. "Thanks for the invite, Ms. Thomas, but I really shouldn't. The president's waiting

for my return."

With that, Finn drove off.

the house, the empty hall evoked a

sofa and pinched the bridge of

ones to treat internal injuries, aren't they?

with shock, moved

you, Big Sis," she

Family means we get through difficulties together." Angeline smiled faintly. "I think I finally understand why Zayne would rather hurt Josephine than

with the textbook dignity a

Severe family's courtyard. With no ulterior motives, it

Shirley prodded her gently, knowing that Angeline was not physically at

to her room, sleep did not

morning, the roar of an engine sounded from

barefooted. She watched her father park the car before the door. Sera alighted it with smiles and laughter as she helped Grandfather

had no desire to stay and chat over

of anger, Angeline

her room to open the gates. She

the man stuttered, "Sera and I