Chapter 344\u00a0<\/p>\n
If it hadn\u2019t been for Larissa\u2019s foresight, Sapphira would have lost a finger\u2013the very one that held their wedding ring.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After composing himself, Neville started the car, but then paused. A thought struck him, and he shut the engine off again. He got out and walked decisively toward the east wing villa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa sat on the edge of her bed, gently stroking Sage, who lay beside her. Even Shadow, who usually only approached her for a specific purpose, was now pressed against her other side, as if sensing her turmoil.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nightveil had called earlier to inform her that her father hadn\u2019t gone to rest with her mother, but had instead returned to the Judson estate. Standing by her window with a pair of binoculars, Larissa had watched the entire scene unfold at the west wing villa, understanding perfectly what Neville had come back to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a fleeting moment, she felt a pang of guilt, as if her arrival had shattered the peaceful life her new parents once had.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, a soft knock came at her door, followed by Neville\u2019s voice. \u201cLarissa, are you asleep?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa\u2019s hand stilled. She looked up in surprise at the closed door, then quickly hopped off the bed. Forgetting her slippers, she ran to open it. She looked up at the tall, handsome man, a faint scent of blood still clinging to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDad? It\u2019s so late. Shouldn\u2019t you be with Mom? Is there something you need?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
For some reason, a sliver of fear crept into her heart\u2013the fear that he would tell her he regretted adopting her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville saw the apprehension in her eyes and felt a wave of relief that he had come back. No matter how strong she appeared, she was still just a young woman in her early twenties. The hardships she had endured for the past two decades had forced her to build a fortress around herself, but moments of vulnerability, like this one, were inevitable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He reached out and gently ruffled her hair. \u201cYour mother is safe, Larissa. And it\u2019s all thanks to you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa was taken aback. \u201cBut it was because of me that Mom was\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t think like that,\u201d Neville said softly. \u201cThe moment your mother and I acknowledged you, you became our daughter. It\u2019s a parent\u2019s duty to shoulder their child\u2019s burdens, not the other way around.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She froze again, a lump forming in her throat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t overthink it,\u201d he continued. \u201cNo matter what happens, your mother and I want you to be happy here at the Judson estate. We want you to know that you made the right choice in coming back to\u00a0<\/p>\n
us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His words moved Larissa deeply. Fighting back tears, she managed a nod. \u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville withdrew his hand, a warm smile on his face, \u201cAlright. Get some rest. I have a feeling you have\u00a0<\/p>\n
10:0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 344\u00a0<\/p>\n
a busy day ahead of you tomorrow. Whatever you decide to do, know that your mother and I will always support you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa smiled back. \u201cDad, I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever told you how handsome you are.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A hint of a blush touched Neville\u2019s cheeks. He coughed awkwardly into his fist. \u201cWell, if I wasn\u2019t, your mother wouldn\u2019t have given me a second look.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had suddenly become quite pleased with himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, Dad, you should go be with Mom now,\u201d Larissa urged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cRight.\u201d Neville nodded and turned to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she watched him walk away from the east wing villa, Larissa went back inside her room. Just as she closed the door, the doorbell rang.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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