"That's fine, too. Just stay in Taronia and settle down here," Irene's teacher said with a smile.Irene smiled, too."When I get back, I'll send all the exam answers to you. You can judge them for yourself," said Irene's teacher. It would be great if you could get into Turlington University!""Irene, did you get into Turlington University?" asked a curious student, who had heard the conversation between Irene and her teacher. Irene shook her head. "The results are not out yet. I don't know either.""Irene's mock exam results were quite good." Irene's teacher praised her."Miss, the mock exam was much easier than the exam this time. I didn't know quite a lot of math questions," said another student. "Irene, did you do all the math questions?"Irene shook her head. "I did, but they might not be correct.""Irene, you're amazing. You even quit school…" "Irene did not quit school. She was homeschooled," Irene's teacher said, standing up for Irene. "She had it tough. Even if yo

Robert did not know what to say because his sister was right."Layla, there's no hurry. Take it slow," Elliot said. "Fate works in the strangest ways. You won't find what you want if you look for it. Participate in more events, and who knows, maybe you will find someone who is meant to be in your life.""Dad, I thought you didn't want me to come home too late. Everyone needs to work during the day, and most social events take place at night…" Layla chuckled.Avery, too, could not help but giggle. "Your dad lives in his own bubble. He didn't have to put much effort into getting himself a wife, so he thinks it's that easy for everyone.""I can tell," Layla said. "Can I come home before nine from now on, then?""As long as you take your bodyguard with you, yes," Avery said before Elliot had the chance to say anything."I'm going out tonight, then. I will be home late," Layla chirped. "I want to go to the night market. Robert, come with me!""Sis, if you are going there to look for

At eight in the morning, Irene arrived at the Hightide Church.She did not remember much about the church as she had been young when she left the church. She only remembered a few details about the dorm she had lived in. However, she felt something for the church.She never had a home, but the church felt like the closest thing she had to home. When she arrived the church had just opened, and she approached a member of the staff who was on duty. "Is Sister Arya here?"The staff was shocked for a moment before nodding. "Do you have an appointment?"Irene shook her head. "No. There's a dormitory behind the church with a lot of kids, and I used to live there when I was little.""What’s your name? Your name when you lived here.""Irene.""Sure. Hang on a minute." The staff turned and hurried toward the backyard.Irene intended to wait there, but she could not help but follow the person she had spoken to, who was now heading toward the backyard.Shortly after, Sister Arya came ou

Shea and Rose had the same innocent look in their eyes and anyone could sense how passionate they were from the way they spoke."Irene, just say yes! Rose keeps talking about you! You have always been her best friend," Shea said with a smile. "She spends most of her time with Kiara, so she doesn't have any other close friends."Irene turned to look at the girl next to Shea, who was slimmer and shorter.Kiara looked at Irene sheepishly, not daring to speak."Irene, this is my younger sister, Kiara." Seeing as how Irene did not say anything, Rose pulled Kiara to her and made the introductions.Irene nodded."It's settled then. I will call Wesley and tell him to get a room ready." Shea smiled before walking away to make the phone call.It was too late for Irene to protest, and she asked dazedly, "Who is Wesley?""That's our dad," Rose said. "Aunt Avery took me down the hill and they are the people who adopted me. They treat me like their own. Even Kiara sees me as her real sister,

After dinner, Rose took Irene to her room. "Irene, there's so much that I want to tell you. Let's sleep together tonight"! she said.After a brief moment of hesitation, Irene nodded. "Sure!"She could tell that Rose had indeed seen her as a friend, and it brought back memories of when they were children.Once the children left, Wesley headed into his study room and Shea followed him curiously."Honey, what are you doing?""I remember that we have a camera here. Is it in the study?"Shea thought about it and nodded. "I think so. Why do you need the camera? Do you want to take some photos? You could have just used your phone! Smartphones these days are just as advanced as cameras..."Only professional photographers would use cameras, and smartphones were sufficient when it came to satisfying the needs of regular people. "Professional cameras give better results. Our daughter is going out with Irene, right? I'm going to give them the camera; they might need it," he said."How sw