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?”

replied, “But aren’t you

alone?”

was rendered speechless, thrown off guard by

gently apologized, “I’m sorry. I thought we could talk like we used to at the

just at home with nothing to do when you called. Since I’m free,

gently ruffled Phoebe’s hair.

was technically a year older than her,

Chame 1080

due to her four–year memory

what do you want to do? I’ll join you until you’re happy

lit up gradually, excitedly waving

fun game recently called Mobile Heroes. How about we play a few rounds

Mobile Heroes?

was not much of a gamer, but she had heard about it and knew esports

never considered investing

confusion, Phoebe showed her

and I’ll teach you. You’re naturally gifted,

in no time.”

the sole intention of making Phoebe happy, Sheena

her phone and watched as Phoebe guided her through downloading the

Heroes.

Twenty minutes later….

the victory sound effects from the game, Sheena gradually became

fun. Let’s give it another

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