Although Susanâs dad had passed away, she couldnât count on her mom to make any decisions for
her big day. As a twenty-two-year-old girl, she had never experienced big moments in life like that
but had to shoulder everything alone. One could imagine how nervous and lost she would be, albeit
smart.
âSusan, what happened? You donât seem to be in a good mood.â
âN-Nothingâ¦â Susan quickly denied it.
When Sasha saw her response, she put down the dress album, held Susanâs hand gently, and sat
on the couch in the haute couture store.
âSusan, Iâve asked Ian about your engagement with him. Ian will respect your decision no matter
what. We can postpone the event if you disagree with it. Also, we can discuss it after both of you
have graduated,â Sasha proposed as she could sense Susanâs uneasiness.
âN-No. I didnât mean thatâ¦â
Once Sasha finished, Susan looked up and denied it.
Deep down, she could hardly imagine how Ian would react if she mentioned the word âdisagree.â
After a while, she awkwardly lowered her gaze and spoke her mind in front of Sasha. âI just⦠donât
know what to do because Iâve never experienced it before.â
It wasnât until now that Sasha realized what troubled
Susan.
After leaving the haute couture store, Sasha gave her a lift to Jasper Lake.
âSusan, do you want to go back to the university?â
âHuh?â
âItâs okay. Parents on both sides can help arrange your marriage. I can talk to your mom if youâre
okay with it, so you can put your mind at ease and continue studying. After weâve come up with
some suggestions, you can give your comments and share your views,â Sasha comforted Susan in
the car.
Her words settled Susanâs chaotic mind. Susan was like a sailboat that wandered amid a storm but
finally arrived at a haven. At that moment, she felt relieved like never before.
Sheâs right. Why should I be worried?
With that, Susan went back home with delight.
Sigrith was on the balcony when she saw Susan come out of Sashaâs car. As such, she mocked
Susan in the living room, âDid she drive you home again? Susan, you treat her like your mom, even
though you arenât even married yet. How amazing!â
At that time, Timothy had returned to his room and didnât hearthat.
Thud! This time, Susan couldnât take it any longer. She dropped everything in her hands and came
up to Sigrith.
âMom, I canât understand why you are holding such a deep grudge against them. Have you
forgotten who saved you? Do you remember who let US go when Jared wanted to kill US after dad
passed away? Donât you think we are able to live in peace because of them?â Susan questioned
Sigrith with tears.
Instantly, Sigrithâs face became red, for Susan had touched her sore spot.
âWhat a load of cr*p! Since when did I hold a deep grudge against them? I was justâ¦â
Suddenly, something came across Susanâs mind. âWait a minute. Do you still keep in touch with Mr.
Glen? Did he tell you anything?â
Yes, it must be Mr. Glen.
After Ian realized that Kilian Glen had called Susan, she hadnât contacted him since then.
She deliberately ignored him even when he came to her house.
However, Susan eventually noticed that something was wrong with Sigrith. For instance, although
Susan never told Sigrith about what happened in Atlantius, Sigrith knew she went to Mdm.
Bennettâs house.
Moreover, Sigrith also knew a lot about Vincent.
As Susan pondered about it, she fixated her piercingly sharp gaze on Sigrith.
âWhat did he tell you? Iâm warning you-donât let him fool you. He comes from the Heard family and
always wants to sabotage us!â she reminded Sigrith sternly.
Although Sigrith kept mum, she sat still and dared not utter a word now.
After moments of silence, Susan returned to her room to pack her belongings.
It was already evening when she got everything ready.
Sigrith had just finished preparing the food and laying the table. Since Susan had finished packing,
Sigrith asked Susan to have dinner together.
âWhy are you leaving already after being back for only a few days? Iâll be alone if all of you have
left,â Sigrith grumbled with slight frustration.
Susan had picked up a spoon when Sigrith spoke. Her hand couldnât help but shiver.
âTimothy and I have to leave to continue our studies. If youâre lonely at home, feel free to resume
working in the bar. I can let Aunt Sabrina know if youâre interested.â
Unknowingly, Susan followed Ianâs way of addressing Sabrina.
Nonetheless, Sigrith was displeased once she heard it.
âWhy should I work there to embarrass myself? Do you know how many eyes are on me now?
Wonât I make the headline if I go there?â
Susan didnât know how to respond to that.