Wasn't his home right here? How could that unfamiliar old house be his home?
Here, he had a serene and peaceful life.
Although his family had fallen, the remaining inheritance was enough for a lifetime, given his modest needs.
And then there was his childhood friend, with whom he shared an intimate bond.
She was always smiling gently, as if she could never be angry or hurt him.
She was also beautiful, like a fairy from a dream.
Wasn't that enough...
Elias clenched his fists, unable to voice these thoughts.
Olivia would be disappointed.
But in his internal struggle, Elias failed to notice.
The girl who always watched him silently by his side now had a shadow flicker in her eyes.
But she quickly concealed it again.
Olivia touched Elias's forehead with concern, "Let's go back and rest a bit. It's cold outside, you might have caught a chill."
Elias nodded silently.
