Chapter 1080

Sheena approached Phoebe and squatted in front of her, speaking softly, “Phoebe, what are you doing here? What happened? Tell me, I’ll help you.”

Phoebe kept ner head down, lacking energy and feeling drained.

“Lately, Mr. Howard has been very strict with me because I want to take the entrance exams. Every night, when he comes back, he’ll test me. But my foundation is weak, and I keep giving wrong answers. I feel like I can’t do anything right, and I’m so disappointed in myself. Sheena, what should I do?”

Sheena remained silent.

While Howard’s demands were perhaps driven by high expectations, having both been at Farlem Orphanage, Sheena knew Phoebe’s academic foundation was indeed weak, making her prone to self-

doubt.

Howard was pushing her too hard.

Sheena gently patted Phoebe’s hand, comforting her, “But Phoebe, you shouldn’t have just run away from home. Imagine how worried Howard would be when he gets home and finds you’re not there.”

Phoebe weakly responded, “But… this isn’t really running away from home, is it? I’m just engaged to Mr. Howard and living at his place. It’s not really my home, and I just wanted some time alone. I didn’t do well studying for the entrance exam this afternoon, and I know he would be disappointed when he comes

back and finds out…”

Moreover, she dreaded being punished like a child.

Even though Howard only used his hand to discipline her, it was still punishment, and she could not help

but feel afraid.

Sheena brushed Phoebe’s windblown hair back, saying, “It’s dark out here, and you’re all alone. Aren’t you afraid of encountering dangerous people?”

you here with me right now?

alone?”

thrown off guard by Phoebe’s

talk like we used to at the orphanage whenever we were

“You’re not bothering me. I was just at home with nothing to do when you called. Since I’m free,

ruffled Phoebe’s hair.

her, her gaze appeared much more innocent

Chame 1080

due to her four–year

I’ll join you until you’re happy and ready

eyes lit up gradually, excitedly waving her phone.

Mobile Heroes. How about we play

Mobile Heroes?

she had heard about it and knew esports was booming nowadays.

had never considered investing

Phoebe showed

You’re naturally gifted, and you’ll get the

in no time.”

of making Phoebe happy,

Phoebe guided her through downloading

Heroes.

Twenty minutes later….

from the game, Sheena gradually

is kind of fun. Let’s give it another try!”

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