Chapter 1411:

Kallie, sensing Jeanette’s unease, talked with her.

Kallie’s general point was that Jeanette shouldn’t hold herself responsible for Lacey’s mistakes. Interacting with others politely and nicely sufficed.

Jeanette was touched by Kallie’s words, but a pang of unease still lingered in her heart. She glanced at Elma, who was laughing and playing in the sunshine, and a wave of sadness washed over her.

“I understand,” Jeanette replied, her voice heavy with regret. “But I can’t help but feel sorry for Elma. If it weren’t for Lacey, Elma would have had a much brighter future. It’s such a shame…”

Elma’s health was fragile after Lacey’s poison, her body unable to withstand strenuous activities.

Elma had always been adventurous, a thrill-seeker at heart. But tragically, with her condition, she could not participate in extreme sports. She could only experience…

adrenaline rush vicariously, watching videos of others soaring through the

already come to terms with it. What mattered most was that Elma could grow up healthy and

had embraced her condition. Maybe it was because she had once come very close to losing her life that she no longer dwelled on these matters. Now, she treasured every second she shared with her

while now. Maybe it’s time for me to go back. That man probably has stopped tracking me down after his failed attempts to locate me. I don’t want to be a burden to you

and I know she’d be sad to see you go. Don’t think of yourself as a burden—staying here and enjoying more

resolutely. “I am really grateful for the chance you’ve offered me to go study overseas. I’m not

not to push further.

now

Jake’s busy schedule recently, Kallie had not yet brought it up with him. With plans progressing, Jeanette was set to

Jeanette prepared to leave, Elma clearly didn’t want her to

still upset with me? That must be why you’re

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