Adide hung her head slightly, her mind crystal clear on one thing – Jethro was the lifeblood of the


    Gagher family. With Jethro injured like this, even though Bary was from the rk family, her


    parents would seek vengeance.


    But she never expected they''d send her to demandpensation.


    Seeing Adide silent, Violet took her hand, speaking with a patience she rarely showed,


    “Adide, times have changed. The Gaghers are going through rough patches. You need to


    confront that Bary. Remember, ask for a hefty sum. Only then can we have a shot at a decent


    life. When you''re back, I''ll make your favorite – chicken soup.”


    “Mom, don''t worry. I’ll handle it,” Adide replied, her voice firm yet underlined with a chilling


    resolve.


    She had once longed for such warmth, thinking her parents’ asional kindness meant love. But


    those days were far behind her. Anypensation she got wouldn''t see its way to the Gaghers.


    Violet’s seemingly affectionate grip on Adide’s hand came with a suggestion, “No rush this


    moment. Sit down, have a ss of water, and rest a bit before you go.”


    Adide couldn''t help but scoff internally. It was already 8 PM, and she half-expected her mother to


    suggest waiting until tomorrow. Yet, her mother''s cold-heartedness surprised even her.


    Sending her off sote to meet a man, seemingly indifferent to what might happen to her.


    Sitting down, Adide was offered a cup of lukewarm water by Violet, who then sliced an apple,


    cing it beside Adide with a semnce of concern.


    Looking at Jethro with genuine worry, Adide whispered, “You’ve been through so much, little


    brother.”


    Jethro, unable to speak, could only grunt in response.


    Adide softly assured, “Don’t worry. I’ll take good care of you and make sure Bary pays up.”


    His grunts grew more intense, likely trying to convey that Bary wasn’t the one who hurt him.


    Violet quickly intervened, “Enough, don’t distress your brother further. He needs surgery. Go find


    Bary, then see if you can get in touch with some reputable doctors.”


    “Alright.”


    As Adide obediently left the room, a smirk yed at the corners of her mouth. The Gaghers


    thought they needed her, and amusingly, she found them useful too. Without this bond to her


    brother, returning wouldn’t have been as straightforward.


    Instead of seeking Bary in person, Adide opted for a phone call. Bary, deeply engrossed in


    a video game at Rosefrost University, paused upon seeing her call but decided to finish his game


    first.


    There was a time when Bary cherished Adide’s gentle soul, seeing her as his redemption. But


    the recent slew of usations andints had him dreading her calls.


    Adide sensed the shift in Bary but remained patient. Men, she mused, were like fish needing


    to be fed asionally to stay close. She was confident in reiming their admiration upon her


    return.


    However, this was the first time Bary hadn’t picked up her call, which unsettled her.


    After his game, Bary took a deep breath, bracing himself before returning Adide’s call.


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    The moment she answered, Adide’s voice broke through in a tearful plea, “Bary.”