Chapter 857

Leaving was the only path Emmie could see.

“You’re my only sister,” Jayde said, voice tight. “You can’t stay away forever.”

Bonian, overhearing, rested a hand on her shoulder—silent support. Jayde pressed on. “Wait for me. I’m coming. You’re not leaving without saying goodbye in person.”

She rushed from the ward, leaving behind Bonian, Mrs. Lepage, and Lele. Lele wanted to run after Emmie—his kind aunt—but knew not to cause trouble. Jayde and Bonian were finally okay, and Emmie’s absence at the wedding had already shown her willingness to step back. He trusted Jayde to handle it.

Emmie was with Mrs. Leung when Jayde found her. Despite the changes in her face, her smile still had traces of the old Emmie.

“Didn’t expect you to come,” Emmie said. “You’ve got work, Lele—why bother?”