Chapter 42

Miranda looked at Harrison, who had grown taller since last year, feeling a slight sting in her eyes. Their fathers had been close friends. Before Miranda's father passed away, Harrison's parents had died in a plane crash. Harrison, the sole heir, had been only one year old at the time, and the Moore family had spiraled into chaos. Just as the family legacy was about to crumble, Harrison's third uncle returned to stabilize the situation. Miranda had accompanied her father to the Moore family's memorial service. Harrison had taken to her immediately, and she had felt a deep sympathy for the boy. Over the years, she visited him annually, though recently, the little guy would come up with countless ways to prevent her from leaving, which often left her at a loss. "I told you that useless man wouldn't protect you." Harrison crossed his arms, his face full of disdain. "You're in trouble, and he still has to ask me to save you. You're foolish to stay loyal to such a useless man!"