Chapter 785

"Elis, you're the shining star of our family, the one with the brightest future," Eliza said, her expression unwavering. "I'm determined to get into a university in Chilburg, just like you did." "Chilburg?" Elis raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical about Eliza's ambition. "What's so great about Chilburg? I just came back from there. Seriously, you could aim higher—maybe a university in a coastal city or even Juville." But Eliza was resolute. "No! I want to go to Chilburg." "Why? Why do you want to go there?" Elis asked, genuinely curious. Eliza's gaze fell to the ground, her fingers fidgeting with the hem of her shirt. "Because... Well... Because..." She struggled to find the right words for what felt like an eternity. Elis pinched her cheek playfully. "Why are you blushing?" "I'm not…" Just then, they spotted Nathaniel. Sunlight streamed through the eaves, casting a warm glow into the school hallway and creating a soft, dreamlike atmosphere. Nathaniel was dressed in a suit wi