She refused to let her life rot away in this place.She still wanted to find her family and friends again.Was this really how her life was meant to play out—trapped in darkness, cut off from the world?No, she couldn’t accept that. But Julian, looking at her pale, hollowed-out expression, didn’t feel the slightest bit of pity.As far as he was concerned, he had saved her life.He fed her, clothed her, and provided for her every basic need.So, what if he demanded loyalty in return? Wasn’t that a fair trade?If he hadn’t dragged her out of that remote, godforsaken mountain, she’d probably be dead by now.So why was she acting like this was such a burden?It was ridiculous.“Alright, listen. You’d better behave while I’m gone. If I’m in a good mood when I get back, maybe I’ll even take you out for a stroll.”At those words, Lily’s eyes flickered with a faint light.Under Julian’s cold, watchful gaze, she nodded slowly.Only then did he seem satisfied, patting the top of her head as if
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