Chapter 53

Although the contrast might be obvious for now, it would gradually diminish as time passed until Emily grew to become a full adult. When the Shaw family heard that, they finally came to a realization. Shannon was right. Emily had been in a childlike state for the past eight years. Even if she recovered now, it was impossible for her to become a 16-year-old girl instantly. If she really could, they should suspect that someone had swapped Emily's spirit with someone else's. Helen was relieved. She teared up as she looked into Emily's eyes, which were still full of innocence. "Alright. Her childhood is going to last longer than that of her peers. She's our little princess, after all. She doesn't have to grow up so quickly." Now that the Shaws had accepted reality, Shannon pulled out an emerald pendant from her backpack. She put it on around Emily's neck. "This is an emerald pendant that I made myself. It would wield off any evil spells and protect her." After all, Emily