Chapter 700
Chapter 700:
The car roared to life, speeding out of the palace gates before I could even think of escape.
With no way out, I sank back in defeat. Jumping out of a moving car wasn’t exactly an option. I glared out the window at the scenery flying past, frustration boiling beneath my skin.
“Where are you even taking me?”
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“Mount Cloudridge. It offers a stunning view of the countryside.”
“Peachblossom Valley. It’s like a hidden gem, full of beautiful scenery.”
Bryan and Clayton had both answered me at the same time, yet neither place sounded remotely close to the other.
I let out an exaggerated sigh and rolled my eyes. “So, where exactly are we going?”
Their eyes met for a brief exchange, as if conspiring, before they turned back to me with synchronized grins. “Where would you like to go? We’ll go wherever you choose.”
Their unexpected unison caught me off guard, and my heart wavered for a moment. Before I could think it through, I blurted out, “I want to go back to the palace.”
Bryan immediately shook his head, a mischievous glint sparking in his eyes. “Anywhere but there. Pick again.”
Unlike Bryan, who enjoyed teasing me, Clayton maintained his composure. He reached out and gently took my hand, his voice low and soothing. “We really just want you to have fun today—nothing more. Wherever you want to go, we’ll be there with you. Don’t be upset, alright?”
I looked between the two of them—Bryan, playful and grinning, and Clayton, sincere and reassuring. I fell silent, feeling torn between the two.
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Finally, I murmured, “I want to go to an amusement park.”
They both stared at me, genuinely surprised.
“Amusement park?” Bryan echoed, eyebrows raised. “You’re all grown up and still want to play there? Isn’t that a bit childish?”
His teasing jab was meant to be harmless, but it struck a raw nerve. My excitement fizzled. I glanced down and muttered under my breath, “Because… I’ve never been to one.”
That quiet confession drew their full attention. Bryan’s teasing smile faltered, and Clayton’s expression shifted to one of quiet shock.
I hesitated before continuing, my voice small. “My mother passed away when I was very young. After that, my father remarried, and he… well, he always ignored me. Even when he went out for fun, he only took Jessica and left me behind. So… I’ve never been to an amusement park.”
A heavy silence settled between us before Bryan ran a hand through his hair sheepishly. “I was just kidding earlier. I didn’t mean it. I-I’m sorry, okay? Don’t take it to heart.”
I forced a smile. “It is fine. I understand.”
Clayton, however, didn’t let it slide so easily. With a look of quiet compassion, he reached out and patted my head gently. “Don’t mind him. He doesn’t always think before he speaks.”
“Hey! What’s that supposed to mean?” Bryan frowned and grumbled in protest, but Clayton ignored him.
His attention was fixed solely on me. “Let’s forget all that, okay? Today is about you. Whatever you want to do, we’re here for it.”
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