In the inn.
Liya held her two daughters tightly in her arms, feeling a multitude of emotions. Listening to her daughters' sobbing made her want to cry as well.
But Liya was still holding back.
Among the wonderful things in life, a long-lost reunion between family members certainly counted as one of the finest.
So at times like this, one should smile.
Why cry then?
Then, why couldn't I help myself?
Amidst her daughters' sobs, Liya too found it hard to control the tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.
She quietly wiped her face and looked towards Lena, who was also wiping away tears, and said softly, "Lena, thank you for taking care of Wei'er and the others. I'm sorry for not explaining their situation to you earlier and for letting you take such a big risk to care for them."
Initially, Liya had taken Lena on as an apprentice on a whim, as those with the talent of the Creation Series were incredibly rare.
Lena possessed such talent.