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After treating Jacob to dinner, Lilian set off for Lin County.
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When she arrived at the mountain, her eyes welled with tears at the sight of the elderly man waiting at the
gate.
To Lilian, Leonard was her only true family in this world.
Had he not saved her all those years ago, there would be no Lilian today.
He had given her shelter, taught her medicine, taught her how to live and carry herself.
The bond she shared with Leonard was priceless.
“Why is my teacher standing out here without a coat?” she scolded gently. It might be nearing spring, but it was still cold in the mountains.
Leonard looked at her with warmth in his eyes. “I knew you were coming back today. I had nothing else to do, so I came out to wait p>
“Miss, Mr. Leonard’s been asking since morning when you’d be arriving. In the end, he couldn’t wait anymore and came out himself,” Fenton added with a smile as he took Lilian’s luggage.
Lilian walked up to Leonard and clung to his arm, pouting sweetly. “I missed you so much.” Then she snuggled her cheek against his shoulder.
Leonard gently stroked her head with a laugh. “Still the same girl as always. Haven’t grown up a bit p>
Back at the courtyard house, Lilian recounted everything that had happened over the past six months- about Sandy River, about the Lincoln family-but she skimmed over the parts where she’d been injured. There was no point in worrying him, especially since she was already fine.
Leonard’s expression grew solemn. “Enough. That debt been repaid. Let the rest unfold as it will. Mr. Quinton… he was quite a figure in his time. A pity his family turned out like that p>
Lilian poured him a cup of tea and handed it over. “I’m alright now. As for the Lincoln family, that’s Mr. Quinton’s business. You shouldn’t trouble yourself over it p>
Leonard accepted the cup, his voice low. “Lilian, remember this always: everyone needs a bottom line- that’s your tolerance limit. If someone crosses it, don’t hold back. I want you to live freely. Don’t become a trapped animal. No matter who it is-if you’re wronged make sure to pay it back p>
Lilian’s eyes reddened. “I understand. I’ll follow your words. I won’t let myself suffer in silence p>
In her past life, everyone told her to be patient. She told herself to be patient. But in the end, where did that get her?
This time around, the word “endure” no longer existed in her vocabulary.
Life on the mountain was peaceful and warm.
She even let Sunny out, saying only that it was a wild fox she had picked up. Leonard didn’t ask any more questions. The little fox roamed the mountains at will, full of mischief. Lilian gave up trying to rein it in.
Each day, she and Leonard studied medicine and pharmacology. In their free time, they played chess,
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drank tea, and chatted about the mundane little things Solara.
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Leonard knew about Skyreach Group, but he never interfered. He trusted that Lilian had her reasons for everything she did-and more importantly, he believed in her ability.
Time passed quickly in the mountains.
Fenton had already stocked up on all the New Year supplies, and Lorraine had finished all the preparations.
Though there were no relatives to visit or social obligations up here, they still celebrated properly.
Lilian loved this way of welcoming the new year-simple, quiet, and comfortable.
As the New Year approached, she pulled out her phone, intending to call Sebastian.
The line rang for a while with no answer. She was just about to hang up when a sultry female voice answered.
“Hello? Who is this p>
Lilian checked the screen. It was definitely Sebastian’s number. But why was a woman answering?
The voice came again. “Are you looking for Sebastian? He’s in the shower right now and can’t come to the phone. If it’s urgent, you can tell me. I’ll pass the message along p>
The woman’s voice was soft, sweet, and full of intimate familiarity p>
Without a word, Lilian ended the call.
Her expression didn’t change as she powered off her phone.
She trusted Sebastian-but it was impossible not to care.
That sting from betrayal in her past life still hadn’t completely faded.
Had she really forgotten? Or was that old pain just waiting for another crack to slip through?
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