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!”

so Dad sent me to invite them back. What makes them deserving of my invitation Bur considering their status, if Dad and Mom had come

a sigh, she said, “I’m hungry. Go find some food.

a smile and quickly pulled

around the chapel alone, taking selfies with her

Layla’s hand off. “Are you out of your mind! I already said we’re

The family’s barely getting by as it is. Our sons are all suffering because of it. If

of luxury, had struggled tremendously

to Japrium and reclaim their place in the Lanon family, she was willing to overlook the grievances she had suffered there and

I’m doing it for our

you before–tiey’re just trying to win us over because of

and

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

than anyone! Since they’re

harbored resentment

Chapter 229

Hearing this, Thomas silent

eager to return to Japrium, but he had never

the tears welling up in his wife’s

discuss with

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

her makeup.

her large eyes accentuated by meticulously drawn eyeliner. But

priests emerging from the chapel’s main hall out of the

the mirror.

was

e, tall a

lean, wearing a face mask. Despite his simple robe, he

couldn’t help but turn her head to

revealing his

couldn’t help but think, Who is this stunningly handsome

corner, she collided head–on with someone else. She stumbled back a

“Are you blind? Is that how you walk? If you’re not going

blame me?” Harper huffed, eyes wide and hands on her hips. It was the first time she’d encountered someone so

broadened today, witnessing the full spectrum of humanity’s

“Do you want to check the security footage! See whose

right. She sneered, “I don’t care whose fault it is.

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