Sapphira firmly agreed to something, and unexpectedly, Larissa declared her willingness to marry Haskell. Neville and Sapphira were shocked and asked her to repeat herself. Larissa calmly confirmed her decision, despite the fact that Haskell had recently become paralyzed from the waist down due to a terrible accident. Sapphira tried to dissuade her, explaining the difficult situation, but Larissa confidently said she was a skilled healer and believed she could cure him. Sapphira, taken aback by Larissa\u2019s resolve, decided to postpone the discussion and asked her to pick out some clothes.<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Honora was struggling with rejection, as someone close to her\u2014presumably Larissa\u2014refused to accept her. Vivica expressed her frustration at this ungratefulness, while Leopold reassured Honora that she didn\u2019t need to humble herself for anyone and that he, along with their parents, insisted she stay. Honora\u2019s modest concern for Leopold\u2019s burden softened his anger into affection. Vivica criticized the other person\u2019s shamelessness, and Paxton was suspicious about what might happen at dinner.<\/p>\n
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At the Judson family dining room, everyone awaited Kiernan\u2019s arrival, but Sapphira and Larissa were missing. Leopold asked about them, and Neville explained that Sapphira was changing Larissa into new outfits that had arrived late. Paxton and Vivica expressed doubts about adopting Larissa, seeing her behavior as a tantrum, but Neville insisted that Larissa\u2019s ID was already being transferred and that the adoption was underway. Paxton admitted they had been too harsh on Larissa initially and hoped things would improve once she adjusted and got along with Honora, but Neville warned that as long as they dismissed Larissa\u2019s feelings, she would never accept them.<\/p>\n
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Finally, Larissa and Sapphira arrived, catching everyone\u2019s attention. Larissa wore a bright orange dress that made her appear vibrant and confident. Leopold, remembering his parents\u2019 instructions, smiled and invited her to join them, having saved a seat for her at the table.<\/p>\n
Sapphira nodded firmly. \u201cRight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
To their surprise, Larissa spoke up. \u201cDad, Mom, I\u2019m willing to marry Haskell.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville and Sapphira stared at her, both asking in unison, \u201cWhat did you say?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa repeated, her voice steady, \u201cI\u2019m willing to marry Haskell.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira, recovering from her shock, said urgently, \u201cLarissa, you\u2019ve only just arrived. You don\u2019t understand the situation with the Palmer family. A few months ago, Haskell was the most sought\u2013after bachelor in Regal City. But he was in a terrible accident last month. His legs are paralyzed. He can\u2019t walk anymore.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa smiled calmly. \u201cI know. But it\u2019s alright. I\u2019m a skilled healer. I\u2019m confident I can cure him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her unwavering confidence, Sapphira didn\u2019t know what to say. After a moment, she sighed. \u201cLet\u2019s not talk about this right now. Pick out some clothes first.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHonora, she didn\u2019t take the clothes?\u201d Vivica asked, her eyes narrowing as she saw the dirty, crumpled shopping bags in Honora\u2019s hands.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora looked hurt. \u201cNo\u2026 She still won\u2019t accept me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe is so ungrateful!\u201d Leopold fumed. \u201cHonora, you don\u2019t have to humble yourself for her ever again. It\u2019s not necessary.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI just don\u2019t want you to have to bear all the pressure on your own, bro,\u201d Honora said demurely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her words melted Leopold\u2019s anger into affection. \u201cDon\u2019t be silly. It\u2019s a brother\u2019s duty to protect his sister. So don\u2019t do things like this anymore. Mom, Dad, and I are the ones who insisted you stay. You don\u2019t have to answer to her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe really is shameless!\u201d Vivica added impatiently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Paxton\u2019s expression was grim. \u201cWe\u2019ll see what she\u2019s up to at dinner tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the Judson family dining room, everyone was seated, waiting for Kiernan to arrive. Besides the patriarch, Sapphira and Larissa were also absent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leopold checked his watch. \u201cUncle, it\u2019s getting late. Where are Aunt Sapphira and Larissa?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSapphira had a couple of new outfits delivered for Larissa. They arrived a bit late. They\u2019ll be here as soon as she\u2019s changed,\u201d Neville explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNeville, that\u2019s not exactly fair, is it?\u201d Paxton said. \u201cLarissa is my and Vivica\u2019s daughter. She was just throwing a tantrum. You\u2019re not seriously going to adopt her, are you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa wasn\u2019t throwing a tantrum,\u201d Neville replied coolly. \u201cHer ID has already been given to our dad to handle the transfer.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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18:19\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 20\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNeville, our dad was just angry today. He wouldn\u2019t really do something so rash. Vivica and I have reflected on our behavior. We were too hard on Larissa when she first arrived. From now on, we\u2019ll go along with what she wants. Once she\u2019s been here for a while and sees how good Honora is, I\u2019m sure they\u2019ll get along.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville gave him a weary look. \u201cPaxton, as long as you continue to believe Larissa is just \u2018throwing a tantrum,\u2018 she will never accept you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Larissa and Sapphira arrived. All eyes in the room turned to them. Larissa was wearing a vibrant orange dress that made her look energetic and bold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Remembering his parents\u2018 instructions, Leopold forced a smile and stood up, waving at her. \u201cLarissa, come over here. I saved a seat for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
18:19\u00a0<\/p>\n
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