The Silent 418

18.Chapter 418–

418.Chapter 418

With these thoughts in mind, Sophie found herself not entirely opponed to the punishment of being sent to find Dylan, As expected, she felt that Gabricel still couldn't bring himself to be truly harsh with her.

Sophie was brimming with smug satisfaction:

But clearly, she had celebrated too soon.

he next moment, Gabriel's voice rang out, "Since Dylan left with nothing, you two won't be taking anything either. No packing, no excuses, just leave now."

1. d. "What? If

Sophie was completely dumbfounded. "What? If we don't pack, what are we supposed to wear later? Are you saying we can't even bring clothes, Father?"

Gabriel's tone was merciless. "That's right. You're not allowed to bring anything. If you run into problems, figure them out yourselves. Now stop wasting time and get out."

Sophie was fuming, but she didn't dare to challenge her father's authority. She could only swallow her frustration and follow Matthew out the door. However, Sophie hadn't realized that the worst was yet to come.

When the two of them reached the front gate and found the area completely empty, Sophie turned to the steward and asked, "Where's the carriage? Why hasn't it been prepared yet?"

a faint smile. "Apologies. Mr. Stonor has instructed that you are to walk

Westin is so far away! If we walk, our legs will

his head.

a moment, both Sophie and Matthew's faces

surely you can give Sophie a horse, right?"

to help, but Mr. Stonor's orders are absolute. Please don't make this

you'd best set out quickly. It's getting late,

glanced at the darkening sky and clenched his teeth.

you serious right now?" Sophie felt her anger boiling over, ready

"You're useless! You couldn't even get us a horse. If I had

earlier!"

no other options, the two trudged forward

city behind, their footsteps heavy and

Westin stood a small, thatched

his quiet life was about to be

candlelight illuminating his focused expression as he carefully counted the coins he'd

one hundred!" he exclaimed, a satisfied

face.

then opened a

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