Chapter 6
By the time I arrived at Pemberly, night had already settled in. Although they were usually in bed early, my parents stood by the station exit, their eyes scanning the crowd.
The moment I spotted them, I ran straight into their arms, my voice trembling with emotion. “Mom… Dad…”
My father, Charlie Lennox, gently stroked my hair, a warm smile spreading across his face. “It’s alright now. You’re home. That’s all that matters.”
Everything at home remained exactly as I had left it, untouched by the passing of time.
After two days of rest, I officially began working at the law firm my parents had built from the ground up. They kept my identity hidden from the staff, so I joined like any other newcomer.
If I wanted to stay, I’d have to prove myself by passing the probation period. Nevertheless, I felt a joy I hadn’t experienced in a long while. From now on, I was finally living for myself.
I had succeeded in Aberton. There was no reason I couldn’t shine in Pemberly too.
Three months later, I officially passed my probation. When my parents heard the news, they threw a big feast at home. “We always knew you could do it!
11
Making it through probation at their prestigious law firm was no easy feat.
Just as my mother, Camilla Marsh, was about to set the last dish on the table, the doorbell unexpectedly rang.
Without much thought, I opened the door, and there stood Damien, whom I hadn’t seen in three months.
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