Chapter 22 - A Thousand Pieces of Gold

In the sunshine, Monica is dressed in a soft fabric dress, with her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her whole persona gives off a very serene and gentle feeling. She heard Aaron call out to her, looked back, froze slightly, and then broke into a smile, "Brother." Sherry's hands were plucked cold. She hid behind the column, not daring to be seen by Monica. Aaron wasn't the only one who hated her, and she hated herself. On the lawn, the man kneels before the girl, his smile gentle and his gaze clear. If only nothing had happened, Monica would have been the most beloved princess in the world, and although their brother and sister had no parents, Aaron would have done everything to protect Monica. Unlike Sherry, she has no one to protect her, and she has to clean up her family's mess. Sherry's tears fell silently. "I'm sorry, Monica." But she didn't notice someone approaching behind her. Her head was violently smashed, followed by a cacophony of noises before she was ca