Chapter 36

After spending the past few days with Daphne, Emma had come to understand her temperament. When she made a decision, she would always be firm in her choice. Observing both Daphne and Lester, Emma realized that they were both incredibly stubborn. It was obvious that they had a fight, and neither of them was willing to back down first. Since she couldn't change Daphne's mind, she could only help move the luggage outside. Daphne held Ellie's hand in her left and gripped Lucien's leash in her right. She took one last glance at the place she had called home for nearly two months. Now that she was leaving, a part of her couldn't help but feel sentimental. Lester had just arrived at the United Federation when he received a message from the butler. Immediately, he accessed the manor's surveillance feed and saw Daphne leaving with Ellie. Without hesitation, he called the soldiers at the gate. Daphne was stopped before she could leave. "Ms. Miller, the colonel has already arranged a res