Chapter 288

The next day, Anya took Lily and the others around town for half a day. After having lunch, they returned to Aeston overnight. By the time they dropped Anya off at Ember Creek High School and returned to Amner Heights, it was already 1:00 am. The lights in Yolanda's and Poppy's rooms were already off. In the living room, Michael was sitting alone on the balcony, smoking. He looked rather troubled. Loid and Lily exchanged glances. Lily didn't say anything and walked directly to Michael's side. "Not happy?" "Not really." Michael looked up at her and sighed deeply. "I'm leaving, little girl." Lily was slightly taken aback. "Where are you going?" "To where I belong." Michael looked up at the sky and continued, "I've been running away for decades, and it's time I completed my mission. There are some responsibilities I can't escape." Lily pursed her lips, not saying anything. There were some things Michael didn't explain clearly, but she understood. Michael tapped his cigarette h