Chapter 229

Harper took some pictures and posted them on Instagram.

Feeling her cheeks warmed by the sun, she said. “Maddie, this sunrise is actually quite beautiful. But hiking up shook her head.

They stayed at the

peak for two hours, and as they made their way down, most people had left.

phere was way too exhausting She

Madeline didn’t want to fight through the crowd on the way back.

Rubbing her knees, Harper suddenly exclaimed. “Hey. Matthew!”

Matthew turned around, smiling when he saw her. “Harper, Maddie, you’re still on the mountain too?

“Don’t even ask. Maddie had a fever and a cold yesterday. She was in bed all day,” Harper said and began chatting with him.

Madeline trailed behind as the group strolled leisurely.

Suddenly, Matthew pointed toward the chapel. “We’ll be heading down tomorrow morning. How about we listen to some prayers while we’re here? We’ve come all this way, after all

Harper nodded. “Sounds good. I also want to buy some souvenirs and light candles”

She linked arms with Madeline and asked, “Maddie, what do you think!”

Madeline pressed her lips together. “Sure, I’m up for anything.”

At that very moment, outside the chapel Thomas and his wife were with Vanessa, who had also come to light candles.

Vanessa, acting like a princess, complained about everything. “It’s freezing here! If it weren’t for my dad telling me to come and bond with you wo I’d never set foot in a place like this

She snorted, “You’re coming back to Japrium with me this month, so you’d better start packing soon. I’m already bored to death here in Acocester.”

Thomas pursed his lips, choosing to stay silent.

Layla, however, smiled warmly. “You are right, Vanessa. Compared to Japrium, Accester is indeed underdeveloped. We’ll pack up as soon as we get home and head to Japrium with you shortly!”

thought, ‘Dad has called Uncle Thomas multiple times, but he kept refusing, so Dad sent me to invite them back. What makes them deserving of my invitation Bur considering their status, if Dad and Mom

sigh, she said, “I’m hungry. Go

a smile and

chapel alone, taking selfies with her

hand off. “Are you out of your mind! I already said

back. The family’s barely getting by as it is. Our sons are all suffering because of it. If we don’t go back Japrium, how do you expect them to manage in

living a life of luxury, had struggled tremendously in

Japrium and reclaim their place in the Lanon family, she was

this for myself. I’m doing

trying

and live comfortably, Madeline can enjoy a good

to say something more, but Layla, growing more emotional, barked, “This is rightfully ours! Conner’s share of the family

Since they’re offering, why not take

had long harbored resentment

Chapter 229

Hearing this, Thomas silent

had once been ambitious and eager to return to Japrium, but he had never thought of relying on

up in his wife’s

have to discuss with the

trees adorned with red ribbons, creating a beautiful view. As the wind blew, it felt incredibly romantic. Vanessa, seated under the trees, pulled out a compact

her makeup.

drawn eyeliner. But the cold had caused her foundation to

she caught sight of a group of priests emerging

the mirror.

them was

e, tall a

Despite his simple robe, he carried

help but turn her

then, his mask shifted slightly, revealing his incredibly chiseled

skipped a beat. She couldn’t help but

she followed after him, hoping to add him on WhatsApp. But as she rounded a corner, she collided head–on with someone else. She stumbled back

who had bumped into her and snapped, “Are you blind? Is that how you walk? If you’re not going to use your eyes, why not

and now you’ve got the nerve to blame me?” Harper huffed, eyes wide and hands on her hips.

thought, I’ve truly had my horizons broadened today, witnessing the full

check the security footage! See whose fault it really

interest in arguing about who was right. She sneered, “I don’t care whose fault it is. You can into me, so you’re in the

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