Bitter Homecoming

The Ashbourne family was frantic with worry.

Reginald spent a fortune and pulled every string he could, but still came up empty-handed.

Left with no other choice, Clarissa could only take Ophelia to the palace to plead with the Empress for help.

In the distance, Clarissa and Ophelia saw Alistair and Benedict kneeling before the Zenith Hall.

Tears streamed down Clarissa's face, her heart aching, bu