bChapter /bb207/bb: /bbDistant /bbBonds /bband /bbNew /bbBeginnings/bb–/bb2 /b

bJade /bhesitated for a moment before shaking her head reluctantly. Emma’s expression bshowed /bbshe’d /bbexpected /bthis answer.

I asked with concern, “If David lives with you, what about Leah Pierce? She’s still in elementary bschool/bb, /bbright/bb? /b

“Yes, Leah will live with us,” Jade replied. “We want to rent a two–bedroom apartment firstb, /bthen save benough /bfor a down payment to buy a house and settle down in Riverdale.”

I reminded her seriously, “Be sure to test the air quality levels when you rent a ce. Don’t brent another /bunsafe apartment.”

Looking at Emma, I added, “You too, pay attention. Noah Pierce’s sister got sick because bshe /blived bin /bban /bunsafe apartment before. Luckily Noah wasn’t affected.”

Emma nodded solemnly. “Okay, I’ll pay attention.”

Emma still looked incredulous about Jade’s news. “I just made a suggestion, it’s up to you whether byou /bbadopt /bit. Of course, I still hope you and your boyfriend will be well, and I wish you a long and happy rtionship.

“I know Sister Emma is doing this for my own good,” Jade said gratefully, raising her ss. b“/bbI’ll /bdrink bto /bbthat/bb. /b

“Cheers!” I smiled warmly. “Remember to invite us to your mating ceremony.”

Jadeughed, her earlier embarrassment fading. “That’s a must.”

Emma grinned. “Bring your boyfriend out to introduce him to me sometime.”

“Okay,” Jade agreed happily.

The dinnersted for more than an hour. By the end, Jade and Emma were both stuffed from the generous portions.

Emma, having drunk a few beers, was slightly tipsy. She swayed a little as she asked Jade, “Why didn’t your boyfriende to pick you up?”

Jade smiled fondly. “He’s working overtime to earn money.”

“That’s alright,” Emma said, fumbling for her phone. “I’ll call for a taxi.”

I pressed her hand down gently. “Don’t take a taxi. I’ll take you home. I wouldn’t feel safe letting you take a taxi alone when you’re so drunk.”

Jade’s current residence was still near her previous workce, more than ten kilometers away. Emma lived near Moonstone Legal Partners, about three kilometers from here.

I helped Emma into the car, supporting her unsteady form. “Jade, get in too. I’ll take you home.”

“Okay, thanks, Attorney Winters,” Jade said gratefully, opening the car door. “I get to ride in Attorney bWinters/b‘ luxury car again, hehe.”

Reba Frost drove while Jade sat in the passenger seat. I supported Emma in the back seat, bmaking /bbsure /bshe wasfortable and secure.

After safely dropping off both girls at their respective homes, I told Reba to drive btowards /bbmy /bbluxury /bpenthouse. I had bought a two–story vi in a high–end residential area near Moonstone bLegal /bbPartners/b,

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making mymute convenient.

Evelyn Foster lived with me, providing close protection at any time. The arrangement gave me bpeace /bbof /bmind

in these uncertain times.

As our white luxury car passed through the city streets, we stopped at a red light. I casually looked bbut /bthe window, taking in the nighttime scenery.

Suddenly, I caught sight of a familiar figure near the Nightshade Bar Entrance on the street. My bheart skipped /ba beat as recognition dawned.

I quickly lowered the car window, peering more carefully at the scene unfolding before us.

“Reba, find a ce to park, quickly!” My voice was urgent, filled with sudden concern.

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