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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

“If you think that way, then 50 be it.” Luke seemed stunned, speechless. He couldn’t believe she’d actually reject

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 with

understand! It’s my fault! I have to take responsibility!” Chloe shook her head, her maturity tugging at his heartstrings.

you be as

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her is enough for you? Don’t bother me!”

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

wouldn’t We

be understanding,

if

well is the best choice.”

with hardly any

blocked her path:“I think we should have a

luxury car sped towards them. Luke turned to look at the

“Luke, watch out!”

way, but he turned back to look at Alice, who was standing still. Realizing what he’d done, he screamed, “Get out of

expression was blank, her eyes

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

faint smile touched Alice’s lips. She knew it was him. She bent down to get in the car, and outside, Luke’s voice rang out:“Alice, you

and rolled up the window, cutting off everything outside. Luke chased for a while before finally

What had he done? He’d instinctively chosen Chloe, but that didn’t mean he didn’t care about Alice. Chloe

caught up, worried. “Luke, are you okay? Alice will be fine. She didn’t come home last

expression:“Alice is being led astray by that school doctor. Although she used to throw tantrums,

her family like this!”

acted out

against

to get everything

changed. He had to

outside wind blow in, not

elevator, Alice glanced at him. she stole a glance at him:“Are you angry?”

reflections in the elevator:“You’ve

someone confessed to me at the school gate, and I sprayed them with a fire extinguisher. The person was from Washington and not someone to mess with. When the

and the banner inviting her

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