Caroline Edwin nodded faintly, "Mm."
Her gaze scanned the Gilberts, not a ripple stirring in the depths of her eyes.
Looking at Sophia Pickering, she opened her lips slightly, politely asking, "Are you going home, or will you accompany us to Lotus Village?"
Upon hearing this, Sophia Pickering did not hesitate for a moment. Subconsciously, she straightened her back, erect as a pine tree, her expression steadfast.
She spoke with utmost certainty, "I want to go to Lotus Village with you."
A trace of mild amusement flickered across and vanished from Caroline Edwin's frosty gaze, "There might be danger."
"I'm not afraid!"
Sophia Pickering's voice rushed, fearful that the person before her would disagree. She even extended her right hand, making a pledge gesture.
The future road might be fraught with daunting challenges, strewn with thorns. Walking through it would result in many wounds, ceaseless bleeding, and excruciating pain.
