Chapter 71 The Resort

After the burial, Emery's life settled into a peaceful routine. She had been staying at Goodnight Inn for over half a month. It felt like she had really escaped from her past. She was mentally and physically at peace. Perhaps it wasn't just the scenic beauty of Clarkbrook Village that was healing her, but her heart had finally found peace as well. She no longer felt as depressed as she used to. Despite enduring one devastating blow after another, Emery's complexion had improved considerably since her arrival. She had planned to move back to her old house, but Mark intervened. He blocked the door to prevent her from leaving. "Just stay here. The business is low anyway, so you won't be a bother no matter how long you stay," Mark convinced her. That was true as the inn wasn't receiving many guests. But Emery felt guilty about freeloading. So, she secretly counted the days she had stayed and transferred money to Mia via the QR payment code at the front desk, paying according to