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pology? It felt more like an attempt to force her to accept everything. Alice’s expression was neutral, but it made Luke’s heart sink. He had been feeling confident just moments ago. but now he was uncertain. He thought that with such a low bow and an apology, Alice would understand his intentions, right? He had never humbled himself like this for anyone. else! Alice was the first!

Chloe seized the opportunity.“Alice, Luke put so much effort into this apology, you have to see how sincere he is.”

Luke looked uncomfortable.“Alice, you can ask for anything; I can meet your demands.”

Alice raised an eyebrow, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.“My demands are simple.”

Say it.”

Luke breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Alice was willing to negotiate, it meant she’d forgive him. She was just throwing a tantrum, feeling he favored Chloe! After making up, he’d have a

serious talk with Alice.

away

From today on. stay from

me. And don’t make decisions for

Luke’s face froze instantly, his mind buzzing as if it had exploded.

me.

Alice turned and left, her back resolute, without a single backward glance.

As she stepped out of the training base, a wave of heat hit her, and the summer cicadas made her feel inexplicably irritated.

“Alice, what do I have to do to get your forgiveness? Just tell me!” Luke followed her out, his gaze

earnest.

Alice finally lost her patience.“Can’t you understand what I just said? I suggest you go back to elementary school and retake it.”

“Alice, we’ve been close since we were kids. Just because I acted impulsively once, you plan to never forgive me for the rest of your life and deny me as your brother?” Luke couldn’t believe she was so heartless.

Alice found it amusing. Just once? It seemed that in Luke’s eyes, he still didn’t understand why she wanted to leave the Welch family. But she didn’t feel the need to explain. She didn’t want to look back, let alone beg for reconciliation.

Alice’s gaze

you think that way, then 50 be it.” Luke

move out of the Welch family, and you’ll never have to see me again.” Turning to Luke, tears welled in Chloe’s eyes. Luke, thank you for everything. I’m grateful.” Luke instinctively reached for Chloe’s hand.“What are you doing? This has nothing to do

fault! I have to take

you be as understanding as Chloe, Alice?”

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mockery:“So having her

you always think we favor Chloe, but have you looked at what you’ve

wouldn’t We

be understanding,

mess. feelings; if

staying apart and being well

with hardly any

think we should have a good talk

as a black luxury car sped towards them. Luke turned to look

“Luke, watch out!”

to pull Chloe out of the way, but he turned back to look at Alice, who was standing still. Realizing what he’d

her eyes devoid

stopped next to Alice. The window rolled down, revealing Jack’s

bent down to get in the car, and outside, Luke’s voice rang out:“Alice, you can’t go with him!”

everything outside. Luke chased for a while before finally stopping in frustration. He pounded the ground, wondering how it had come to this. Just moments ago, he had left Alice

but that didn’t mean he didn’t care about Alice. Chloe had saved him. Would Alice

be fine.

led astray by that school

family like this!”

acted out

against

to get everything back

He had

down the window, letting the outside wind blow in, not saying a

at him. she stole

man looked at their reflections in the elevator:“You’ve made progress this time; you knew to call for help when being

I sprayed them with a fire extinguisher. The person was from Washington and not someone to mess with. When the conflict broke out, my Sixth Brother rushed out to help and forced me into the car. But I didn’t

apology and the banner inviting her to join. She

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