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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

be it.”

Alice’s path.“Alice, the last incident was all my fault; I caused all of this. Starting today, I’ll 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 with you. It’s between Alice and

to take

be as understanding

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an eyebrow, tinged with mockery:“So having her is

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

wouldn’t We

be understanding,

mess. feelings; if you

apart and being well is the best

the roadside, which was quite remote, with hardly any cars

should have a good talk and clear things up!”

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

“Luke, watch out!”

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

her eyes devoid of emotion.

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

Alice’s lips. She knew it was him. She bent down to get in the

chased for a while before finally

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

be fine. She

is being led astray by that school doctor.

her family like this!”

acted out

against

everything back on track!

changed. He had

rolled down the window, letting the outside wind blow in, not saying a word. Jack drove without asking questions, taking her

at him. she stole a glance at him:“Are

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

someone to mess with. When the conflict broke out, my Sixth Brother rushed

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