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Chapter 18

Autor: Mushroom Tea Tree
Since the investigation would take time, the Graham family settled in Sudbury for now.

During that period, the Campbells tried almost every day to pull strings and plead for leniency. But every attempt was rejected.

The Reed family heard the news soon after, and they hurried back to Sudbury as well.

The moment Sheldon walked out of the police station, he spotted Caroline waiting outside. They hadn't seen each other for a couple of days, and she looked considerably more haggard, her eyes bloo
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    Winter faded, and spring brought warmer days.The Grahams received an update from their lawyer back home.After multiple rounds of legal proceedings, including the first trial, the defendant's appeal, and the second trial, the court confirmed Oliver's role in instigating the crime and sentenced him in accordance with the law.The guilty had finally received the punishment they deserved, bringing some much-needed comfort to the victims.That day was also Lewis's birthday. Diana prepared a lavish feast herself, and the family of three raised their glasses in celebration.Sheldon had been living in Paldonia for nearly six months and had grown accustomed to life there. Although there were still plenty of inconveniences, he found that discovering new and interesting things along the way made the experience worthwhile.He'd made many new friends and was gradually discovering what he was truly passionate about.On this special day, he was delighted to share an important decision with h

  • My First Love Only Needs Me for Practice   Chapter 24

    Three days later, Caroline returned to Sudbury alone. When she arrived home, the lights in the villa next door were on again.According to the housekeeper, the Grahams had sold off all their assets back home, and the new neighbors had moved in just two days earlier.Hearing this, Caroline finally began to accept that things could never go back to how they were.She spent the entire night alone in her room, unable to sleep.Early the next morning, she looked out the window and saw the new neighbors dismantling the garden swing. The pink-and-white curtains had been replaced with dark green ones, and the seashell wind chime hanging by the front door had been cut down and thrown away.Everything connected to the Graham family and Sheldon was gradually disappearing from her world.There was nothing she could do to stop it. All she could do was drink herself into a stupor day after day, using alcohol to numb her pain. Her battered heart slowly grew hollow until she could barely fee

  • My First Love Only Needs Me for Practice   Chapter 23

    The moment those words left Sheldon's lips, Caroline's heart sank. She watched helplessly as he walked away, her arms falling limp at her sides. Her tired eyes reddened as tears welled up. A profound sense of helplessness and despair washed over her, leaving her struggling to catch her breath.Caroline sat alone in a corner for a long time.Only when the restaurant closed and a staff member came over to remind her did she finally snap out of her daze. She handed over the bag she was holding and pleaded with the staff member for a favor.The warm eggs had helped reduce the swelling, but they did nothing to ease the pain.Sheldon was so preoccupied with treating his injuries that he hadn't even eaten dinner.Lewis and Diana brought him a steak themselves. The moment they saw the injuries on his legs, their hearts ached for him.A staff member happened to arrive with some towels, so they took the opportunity to ask about medicine. When they learned the hotel had some available for

  • My First Love Only Needs Me for Practice   Chapter 22

    Early the next morning, the Grahams packed their luggage and prepared to go skiing.When Sheldon stepped outside and saw no sign of Caroline, he breathed a sigh of relief and wheeled his suitcase toward the back of the car. He had just finished loading their luggage when Lewis exclaimed in surprise."Hey, what's this? Sheldon, did you leave one of the neighbors' birthday presents by the front door?"Sheldon turned and spotted the familiar box. His brows furrowed.He strode over, took the box, and handed it to the butler. Then he sent him the Reed family's address and asked him to ship it back home later. Lewis and Diana grew even more curious and spent the entire drive asking who had sent the gift. When Sheldon could no longer keep up the pretense, he finally told them the truth. He also told them about the birthday wishes he'd received from Edmund and Helen the previous day.The car fell silent for a moment."Your mother and I have been wondering how we should deal with the

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    It had been so long since Sheldon had let himself truly unwind that he ended up drinking several glasses of alcohol at the pajama party.After a night of partying, he was in exceptionally high spirits. He was so excited that he felt like greeting even a stray cat he came across.That mood stayed with him until the party ended. After escorting the last two neighbors home—both of them nearly too drunk to stand—he headed back to his own house, humming a tune.From a distance, he spotted a blurry figure standing by the front door, holding a box.It was late, and his birthday was already over. Who could possibly be here at this hour?As he drew closer and recognized the face, Sheldon's smile faded at once."What are you doing here?" he asked coldly.Caroline noticed the sudden change in his demeanor. A flicker of pain passed through her eyes, and her voice came out slightly hoarse."Sheldon, happy birthday."He didn't respond. Without even looking at her, he walked to the door, unl

  • My First Love Only Needs Me for Practice   Chapter 20

    When the Grahams received confirmation that the prosecution would proceed, they finally breathed a sigh of relief. They entrusted the remaining matters to their lawyer and returned to Melize.Although Sheldon was now far from home, the complications and worries that had once weighed on him had also faded into the distance. For the first time in a long while, he felt as though he could finally breathe. As the days passed, he gradually adjusted to life in his new surroundings.When Lewis and Diana asked him what he planned to do next, he popped a piece of fruit into his mother's mouth and blinked at her playfully."Mom, I've been thinking about that lately. I'd really like to continue my studies, but I also want to take more time to rest and maybe find a job to get a feel for the working world. What do you think I should do?"The wind was picking up in the garden, so Lewis fetched two blankets for his wife and son, grinning from ear to ear."You're only turning 23 in a few days, a

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