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!”

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

she said, “I’m hungry. Go find

smile and quickly pulled Thomas

chapel alone, taking selfies with her phone

your mind! I already said we’re not

getting by as it is. Our sons are all suffering because of it. If

luxury, had

family, she was willing to overlook the grievances

I’m doing it for

told you before–tiey’re just trying to win us

to Japrism and

emotional,

anyone! Since they’re offering, why not take what’s oury Who cares what their reason

resentment

Chapter 229

Hearing this, Thomas silent

but he had never thought

tears welling up in his wife’s eyes, he couldn’t bring himself

discuss

As the wind blew, it felt incredibly romantic. Vanessa, seated under the trees, pulled out a compact mirror to touch up

her makeup.

large eyes accentuated by meticulously drawn eyeliner. But

caught sight of a group of priests emerging from the chapel’s main hall out of the corner

the mirror.

was

e, tall a

mask. Despite his

turn her head

shifted slightly, revealing his incredibly chiseled jawline

help but

add him on WhatsApp. But as she rounded a corner, she collided head–on with

Is that how you walk? If

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

I’ve truly had my horizons broadened today, witnessing

the security footage! See

was right. She sneered, “I don’t care

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