Larissa couldn\u2019t help but laugh at Avril\u2019s rapid\u2013fire questions. \u201cI can use needles as throwing darts, but I\u2019ve never tried it with leaves.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNeedles?! Like the ones you used to cure everyone? That\u2019s still so incredible!\u201d Avril\u2019s eyes were practically sparkling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, Avril, don\u2019t overwhelm your cousin\u2013in\u2013law,\u201d Harriett said, approaching with her husband.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Avril immediately straightened up, looking slightly abashed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harriett studied Larissa closely, a hint of envy in her eyes. Such a vibrant age, such a bold and confident spirit. She had once dreamed of being a woman who commanded attention, but she lacked the ability to compete in a powerful family like the Palmers. Instead, she and her husband had built their lives from scratch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had hoped to raise her daughter, Avril, to be fiercely independent, but Avril\u2019s gentle nature leaned more toward a quiet, peaceful life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harriett had chosen to respect her daughter\u2019s disposition. Besides, with a prodigy like Haskell in their generation, pushing Avril to compete would have been throwing her into a lion\u2019s den. It was better for her to remain neutral and safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But now, seeing how much Avril admired her future cousin\u2013in\u2013law, an idea formed. Perhaps she could encourage a friendship between them. They could support each other. After all, Larissa had already protected her daughter once tonight by giving her that sachet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa,\u201d Harriett said warmly, \u201cnow that you and Haskell are together, he should be the one looking after you. But in his current condition, I\u2019m afraid he will need you to look after him until his legs are healed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa smiled. \u201cHaskell and I will be husband and wife. It\u2019s only natural that we take care of each\u00a0<\/p>\n
other.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you for your concern, Aunt Harriett,\u201d Haskell added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve both had a long night,\u201d Harriett said. \u201cYou should get some rest. Avril, her father, and I will be heading home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTake care, Aunt Harriett,\u201d Larissa and Haskell said in unison.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Avril lingered behind and pulled out her phone. \u201cLarissa, could I get your number? Let\u2019s keep in touch!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course,\u201d Larissa said, taking out her phone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Avril excitedly accepted the friend request and immediately changed Larissa\u2019s contact name to: \u201cMy Amazing Cousin\u2013in\u2013Law\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She put her phone away and waved. \u201cHaskell, Larissa, I\u2019m leaving now! Bye!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching Avril run to catch up with her parents, Larissa remarked, \u201cAvril is a breath of fresh air in your family.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell smiled. \u201cWe weren\u2019t particularly close before, and Aunt Harriett has always stayed neutral.\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:04\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 290\u00a0<\/p>\n
But it\u2019s clear Avril adores you. It looks like you\u2019ve gained a loyal follower\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSee how great I am?\u201d Larissa said playfully. \u201cI show up and immediately win you an ally\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIndeed,\u201d Haskell chuckled, \u201cYou truly are amazing, Larissa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His praise warmed her. She stretched. \u201cWell, I should get back to my parents now\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell\u2019s expression softened, a hint of longing in his voice. \u201cIt feels like we\u2019re saying goodbye too soon. I can\u2019t wait for the day we can finally live together properly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve managed all these years,\u201d Larissa teased. \u201cSurely you can wait another three months.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa, your mind is in the gutter,\u201d Haskell said. \u201cI meant it literally. I just want to be with you. And for the record, it\u2019s not that I was \u2018managing\u2018 before.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou weren\u2019t?\u201d Larissa\u2019s eyes widened in surprise. \u201cSo you\u2019ve already\u2026 been with someone?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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