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!”

my invitation Bur considering their

a sigh, she said, “I’m hungry. Go

smile

wandered around the chapel alone, taking

of your mind! I already said we’re not going back to Japrium. Why did

because of it.

life of luxury,

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

this for myself. I’m doing

just trying to win

Layla said dismissively. “If we move to Japrism and live comfortably, Madeline can enjoy

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

know better than anyone! Since they’re offering, why not

harbored resentment

Chapter 229

Hearing this, Thomas silent

return to Japrium, but he had

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

have to discuss with the whole

beautiful view. As the wind blew, it

her makeup.

large eyes accentuated by meticulously drawn eyeliner. But the cold had caused her foundation to

up her makeup, she caught sight of a group of priests emerging from the chapel’s main hall out of the corner of her

the mirror.

was a

e, tall a

face mask. Despite his simple robe, he carried

her head to

revealing his incredibly chiseled jawline and

help but think, Who is this stunningly handsome

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

the person who had bumped into her and snapped, “Are you blind? Is that how you walk? If you’re not going

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

horizons broadened today, witnessing

“Do you want to check the

care whose fault it is. You can into me,

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