Chapter 1756


    Chapter 1756


    The trio gathered in the cozy cabin nestled in the heart of the countryside.


    Skyler led Cornelia and Hannah inside. “Nelly, doesn’t this ce give you a sense of déjà vu?”


    Cornelia looked around, taking in the neatly organized and homey interior. “It’s got a simr vibe to your


    chalet in Nice, right? Though this one’s quite a bit more spacious.”


    Skyler nodded, a touch of pride in her voice. “Yeah, I sketched the blueprints myself and had the


    craftsmen build it to spec.”


    Cornelia took Skyler’s hand and squeezed it tightly. “Skyler, I can’t even begin to tell you how overjoyed


    I am to see you again.”


    Hannah chimed in, “Me too.”


    Skyler smiled warmly. “Seeing both of you again makes me very happy too.”e2


    Cornelia opened her mouth, intending to ask Skyler about the past years, but she found herself unable


    to voice her queries. As she looked at Skyler now, so peaceful and serene, she realized she didn’t


    need to after all.


    “Take a seat, you two. I’ll brew us some tea.” After inviting Cornelia and Hannah to sit down, Skyler


    prepared two cups of tea with her own hands and handed them over. “This is a local blend. Tell me


    what you think.”


    Hannah lifted the cup to her nose, inhaling the aroma before taking a delicate sip. “Steven loves his


    tea. I’ve never been a fan. No matter how fine the tea, it all tastes the same to me.”


    Skyler turned to Cornelia, who took a gentle sip under their watchful eyes, and then another. “I can’t


    really tell good tea from bad, but this tastes fresh and slightly sweet.”


    Skylerughed. “Our local tea is top-notch, but due to our remote location, it doesn’t sell well. Most of it


    goes for bargain prices.”


    Cornelia replied, “Distribution isn’t an issue. If the tea’s good, I can find buyers and ensure a fair deal


    for the farmers.”


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    “Let’s not worry about that now,” Skyler interjected, pulling out a grill. “I’ve prepared some barbecue for


    us. Let’s eat and chat.”


    There wasn’t just barbecue; Skyler had also brewed her own rice wine. Both Cornelia and Hannah


    were astonished. “Skyler, how on earth can you do everything?”


    Skyler replied with a smile, “To put it nicely, I’ve got a knack for this stuff. Less nicely, I had to learn to


    make a living.”


    Cornelia and Hannah’s eyes brimmed with tears. “Skyler…”


    Skyler reassured them, “Nell, Hannah, don’t feel sorry for me. These past three years have been some


    of the happiest of my life. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, away from those who hurt and


    looked down on me, doing what I love, living off thend-l couldn’t ask for a more carefree life.”


    For the first twenty-odd years of her life, Skyler had never truly lived for herself.


    After faking her death to escape Zavier, she found her sanctuary in this secluded spot and started


    anew. At first, times were tough. Fortunately, she quicklynded a job as a substitute teacher at the


    local school. Because of her excellent teaching, she soon became a full-time teacher.


    With a steady job, she then leased somend. She farmed her own crops and hired help during the


    busy seasons, gradually achieving a self-sufficient lifestyle.


    Every day followed a simr routine, seemingly monotonous, yet deeply fulfilling.


    As they savored the barbecue and sipped the homemade wine, they listened to Skyler. recount her life


    over the past couple of years. Seeing Skyler now, so free and content, Cornelia and Hannah felt


    genuine happiness for their friend.