Keh was in a meeting when the message came in.
There was a time difference between where he was and back home.
He had originally intended to ignore it, but another message followed right after.
“Brother, did you see my message? Just reply if you did. You don’t have toe over. I can handle things on my own.”
Wendy added, “I know I’ve been troubling youtely, but I’m an adult now. I think <b>I </b>can manage this myself. If youe, it won’t help much. It might even make Lukey suspicious.<b>” </b>
She had a feeling something had happened between Lucas and her brothertely, though she didn’t know the specifics.
All she knew was that if their meeting could be avoided, it absolutely should be.
Otherwise<b>, </b>her brother might find out what had been going on between her and Lucas.
At first, she hadn’t thought much of it.
But over time, she began to realize something was off.
After all, her brother and Lucas had been close friends for years.
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She’d always followed behind the two of t
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<b>so </b>if something <b>came </b>to light, how was she supposed to exin herself?
She was fully aware of how she had been behaving in Ravenshoretely.
Wendy took a deep breath. She absolutely could not let her brothere.
If he did, and the two of them got to talking, she would be the first to suffer.
Just the thought of it made her nervous.
Not to mention, if things blew up, there’d be no chance
ther stepping outside again.
She knew her brother too well.
Precisely because of that, she understood his personality–he needed to be kept abroad, far
Besides<b>, </b>she now had something on Lucas.
If she yed her cards right<b>, </b><b>she </b>could get whatever she wanted all by herself.
The thought made her grin <b>so </b>wide, her mouth was nearly splitting open.
Keh was already growing impatient.
If Wendy hadn’t been his only <b>sister</b>, he wouldn’t have bothered with her at <b>all</b>.
But if he truly ignored her<b>, </b>there <b>was </b>no way to exin <b>it </b>to their parents<b>. </b>
After <b>all </b>these years<b>, </b>Keh knew <b>exactly </b>how <b>to </b>navigate his family.
Even if he didn’t want to intervene<b>, </b>she was still his sister.
Letting her run wild back home would just <b>be </b>irresponsible.
He took <b>a </b>deep breath, resigning himself to <b>the </b>situation.
No matter <b>what</b><b>, </b>she was <b>the </b>only sibling he had.
<b>away</b><b>. </b>
<b>“</b>Fine. <b>If </b>you don’t want <b>me </b>there<b>, </b>I won’t go. But if anything happens<b>, </b>message me right away.”
Keh held back for a long time<b>, </b>but in the end, still sent the message.
When Wendy saw <b>it</b>, she immediately let out a breath of relief<b>, </b>
Now that her brother was reassured, she could finally <b>do </b>as she pleased without restraint. If something really dide <b>up</b><b>, </b>she could always call him for <b>help</b>.
She quickly texted him back “Thanks, brother. <b>I </b>got it. If anything happens, <b>I’ll </b>definitely let you know<b>.</b>”
“Alright. You’re on your own there<b>, </b>but <b>keep </b>your head on straight. Don’t get reckless.”
<b>Wendy </b>gave a <b>sweet </b>and obedient reply.
Just like that, the two of them reached <b>a </b>quiet agreement.
Wendy switched off her phone<b>, </b>suddenly feeling lighter than she had in days.
All the gloom