Chapter 767 Kind on the Outside but Cold on the Inside
After hesitating for a moment, Emmeline explained, "I went outside the city today."
Upon hearing this, Keira was stunned.
Confused, she asked, "What were you doing outside the city?"
Emmeline didn't want Keira to know about everything, so she chose not to tell the truth.
Therefore, she answered perfunctorily, "I was there to do something."
After that, she immediately changed the subject. "If you are free for the next few days, we should hang out together. I'm thinking of buying two sets of clothes tomorrow, and I'll pay you back two days later."
Hearing Emmeline's words, Keira nodded. "Sure! Actually, I have asked for leave to accompany you these two days. As for the money, you may use it first, and we'll talk about it later."
In fact, Keira knew that Emmeline didn't have much money now, and she wouldn't tell everything.
On the other hand, Emmeline knew what Keira was thinking, but at this moment, explaining couldn't help much, so she could only move past the topic.
With that, a day had ended peacefully.
The next morning, Keira's two roommates came back.
Both of them were drunk, and they puked.
Unlike Keira, both of them were willing to entertain guests. From there, they earned a lot of tips, but at the same time, they had to face some difficulties.
Not only would they be taken advantage of, but they would also get gastritis from drinking too much alcohol.
At once, Keira got up from bed and took care of them. She cleaned up their vomit, cleaned their bodies, and help them to bed.
Due to the noise, Emmeline was woken up. However, she did not help Keira.
In fact, she disliked having close contact with people she was not close with. Although she was kind on the outside, she was actually cold-hearted.
Therefore, she just stood aside and watched quietly, but in her mind, she felt that she shouldn't let Keira continue to work in a nightclub for the rest of her life.
Thinking of this, she went back to her room, washed up, and went out with Keira.
Before heading to the shopping mall, the two of them had their breakfast.
As Keira had a humble standard of living, they did not go to some high-end shopping malls.
Of course, Emmeline wasn't fond of the things here, but she didn't want to let Keira down, so she bought a few pieces of clothes. In the afternoon, after Keira went home, Emmeline headed to the place where Salvation Club used to be.
Unfortunately, the former site of the Salvation Club had become a ruin.
The organization members were all gone, and the place was sold.
From a distance, she stood there and looked at the training ground that she used to frequent. Now, it had become a school's football field.
Even so, she thought that these changes were great in some way.
In the past, this place was filled with darkness, whereas now, it had become a field with youth and enthusiasm. With the sun shining on every young individual, everyone would have the chance to feel the warm light.
But what about those dead souls?
Being buried deep under the ground, would they feel cold?
With an air of melancholy surrounded her, Emmeline turned around and shuffled away.
In the end, she still couldn't fulfill her own promise.
In this lifetime, she might never be able to forget those faithful friends. That was why she hated how cold-hearted Jara was.
Without realizing, she had arrived at the seaside.
Although there was no beach here, there was a railing. Beneath the railing, black rocks were pilling on each other.
She bent over and nonchalantly leaned against the railing.
Looking at the endless sea, she swore silently in her heart.
With all her might, she must take back everything that she had lost!
......
Three days later, Emmeline received Jara's answer.
He agreed to cooperate.
In fact, Emmeline had expected this.
On the very same day, Jara sent a car to pick her up at Keira's dorm.
Looking at the car, Keira was shocked. However, Emmeline did not explain everything to her. Before she left, she patted Keira on the shoulder and assured Keira that she would call during her free time. Besides, if there was anything, Keira could call her too.
Despite being concerned, Keira knew that Emmeline's affairs were beyond her control.
Moreover, she didn't have the right or the ability to do so.
Therefore, while staring at Emmeline's back, she could only bite her lips and stomach her uneasiness.
Once Emmeline got in the car, it brought her all the way to the castle.
Meanwhile, Jara was in the castle, waiting for her arrival.
The car drove into the manor. After that, the black carved iron gate that was like a giant beast's mouth opened, allowing the car to enter.
Inside the garden, there was a large fountain, and further inside was Jara's main building.
Then, the car stopped at the entrance of the main building.
Right away, the driver got off and opened the door for Emmeline. As soon as she got out of the car, she looked up. At the sight of the magnificent building, her eyes narrowed, and her lips curved into a thin smile.
After four years, she was finally back!
At that moment, those things that happened here four years ago flashed in front of her eyes like a showreel.
All the pain, love, and hatred that were deeply engraved in her heart were washed away by the torrent of time. All that was left was her deep resentment toward Jara.
Having those thoughts, she strode inside.
As Uncle Poick knew that she was coming, he had waited at the door since early in the morning.
Once he saw her, he smiled at her politely and greeted, "Good to see you again, Miss Illington. It's been a while."
Needless to say, Emmeline recognized Uncle Poick.
Back then, when she and Jara were still at the orphanage, Uncle Poick would often visit Jara, and eventually, he would also take care of Emmeline, who often spent time with Jara.
For instance, he would bring her some delicious snacks and toys. Hence, the two of them were very close.
Looking at Uncle Poick, Emmeline responded with a polite nod. No matter what, she still respected him.
"Long time no see, Uncle Poick."
With an amiable smile, Uncle Poick pushed the door open for her. "Come in. Mr. Holland is expecting you."
Emmeline nodded and entered.
Nevertheless, as soon as she entered the building, she heard a woman's squeamish laughter.
Contrary to the bright sunlit outdoor, the room was relatively dim with only a few lamplights.
With her eyes slightly narrowed, she paused a few steps away from the door, waiting for her eyes to get used to the light inside.
Only then, she saw Jara sitting on the leather sofa in the living room.
However, he was not alone.
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