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Leonard held the chess piece in his fingers for a long time before finally placing it back down with a heavy sigh. “I found Lilian seven years ago on the coast behind Wyvern Hill. She was covered in injuries and stayed unconscious for half a month. When she finally woke up, I saw the deadest pair of eyes I’d ever seen p>
He looked up slightly.
“You know why she took my last name? Because when I asked her, she only told me her name was Lilian. No surname. No parents. After that, she said nothing else. I never asked again p>
He stood up and brushed the dust from his robes, his voice growing quieter.
“She stayed on the mountain and learned medicine with me. She might seem cheerful, but she’s shut off inside. It’s hard for anyone to truly reach her. That’s why I let her go to school-just hoping she’d make a few real friends p>
“As for what happened before she turned eight… don’t ask anymore. When she’s ready, she’ll tell you p>
He placed a hand on Sebastian’s shoulder and gave it a firm pat.
“Just remember this-don’t break her heart. If you do, that door inside her will close forever, and you’ll never get back in p>
Then he slowly walked back to his room.
Sebastian sat there, heart twisted in pain.
He had suspected something had happened to Lilian before she turned eight-something that left a scar.
But he hadn’t expected this.
Even in those few short sentences, he could imagine what she must have endured.
No wonder she always faced danger alone.
No wonder she was desperate to grow strong.
No wonder she was kind to everyone yet always kept them at a distance-hidden behind an invisible wall.
She was afraid. Afraid of getting hurt again.
What could’ve happened to an eight-year-old girl to leave her abandoned and bleeding on a beach?
She remembered everything-but chose not to say a word. Whatever happened, she clearly never wanted to face it again.
What could possibly make someone willingly give up their name and claim to be an orphan?
It was all still shrouded in mist.
He would have to keep searching.
Taking a deep breath, forcing his emotions down, he glanced toward Lilian’s room. The light was dim.
He walked in quietly.
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Lilian was curled up under the covers, her hair scattered across the pillow.
Sebastian reached out to touch her face, and without warning, the image of her lying bloodied on the shore flashed through his mind. His fingers trembled.
He leaned down and gently kissed her forehead, his voice soft with aching tenderness.
“Sleep well. From now on, you’ll never be alone again. I keep you safe-for the rest of your life p>
The next morning, when Lilian woke up, Sebastian was one.
Leonard caught sight of her lost expression and teased, Already missing him? That fast? I might be heartbroken, you know p>
Lilian walked over and clung to his arm like a child. “You’re my number one. No one can replace you.” She even gave him a playful wink.
Leonard chuckled and tapped her nose. “Alright, alright|| I know where I stand. That Whitmore kid had urgent business. He left early and told me to let you sleep. You were out cold, so I didn’t wake you p>
Lilian just muttered an “Oh” and didn’t press further.
She stayed on the mountain for a few more days.
Because she had promised Jacob she’d go to Morovia on the 8th, she and the team departed from Solara on
the 7th.
That night, they arrived in Morovia with their staff in tow.
Lilian had heard of Morovia’s ivory auctions before and had already looked up information online.
By the time they reached the city, Jacob had arranged everything.
After a night’s rest-
Early the next morning, the group drove to the auction site.
Luxury cars lined the road-evidence of just how many people had come for this event.
The parking lot was packed.
Jacob’s staff briefed everyone on the auction rules.
Once she understood the basics, Lilian followed them into the venue,
It was a massive open area filled with raw ivory stones, with a glass-walled trading center at the back.
Jacob pointed to the uncut stones and explained, “These are all direct-trade raw lots. If any catch your eye, just write down the number and drop it into the bid box In three days, bidding starts p>
Lilian nodded. “Got it. You go ahead. I’ll look around p>
Jacob left with the staff to handle his business, knowing ilian could manage on her own.
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The outer ring wasn’t too crowded-most people were likely waiting to scope things out later. The raw stones here were priced from tens of thousands to several hundred thousand.
It was clear the ones outside weren’t top quality.
Still, Lilian circled the area, quickly assessing most of the inventory.
Most stones were average, but she did spot a few with oll-pit traits.
One in particular-a cherry blossom pink ivory-caugh her eye immediately. Without hesitation, she bought it.
That color was extremely rare.
She called over a staffer and had all the pieces she’d marked loaded onto a cart. Then she wheeled them into the trading hall to complete her purchases.
Just as she was preparing to push them to the cutting area-
“Lilian p>
A familiar voice called out from behind.
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