Chapter 10 Did I Help You
“No way.”
Zephyr stood behind Sadie.
His tall figure stood like a tree, almost entirely casting Sadie in his shadow.
He was in a protective stance.
Madison expressed his regret. “All right, then. By the way, how should we handle the corpse?”
“Send it to Wisteria City.”
Back in the carriage, Sadie cautiously pulled back a corner of the window curtain.
Madison stood in the wind, holding a candlestick, warmly bidding her farewell with a smile. “Take care, Sadie. Come back and visit another day.”
She acted as if she’d seen a ghost, quickly pulling down the window curtain.
Under the dim glow of the glazed lantern, she looked at Zephyr and asked, “Isn’t he going home?”
Zephyr was deep in thought when he heard the remark. He responded casually, “He seldom comes home.”
Sadie was confused.
It’s truly peculiar. Despite being the second son of the Gates family, Madison chooses to reside in the coffin home.
The carriage had traveled some distance when Sadie asked again, “Did I help you tonight?”
Zephyr glanced her way.
The lanternt cast a warm, orange glow across the room. The young girl sat properly, her hands neatly folded on her lap. Her face was soft and round, and in her almond–shaped eyes, there was a cautiousness that seemed too mature for her age.
As the carriage swayed, the silver butterfly hairpin in her hair glinted, adding a touch of youthful charm and vivacity that a young girl should have.
Zephyr was tempted to reach out and pinch that pair of silver butterflies.
He shifted his gaze away, responding with a noncommittal hum.
“Well…” Sadie mustered up her courage. “Since I’ve done you a favor, could you possibly do one for me in return?”
“Write a birthday wish?”
“Yes! I have the content all figured out. It’s just a few dozen words, and all I need is for you to pen it.”
Zephyr agreed to Sadie’s request.
The next day, when Sadie saw the birthday wish that Katy brought back, her eyes lit up.
Zephyr’s calligraphy was powerful, sharp, and grand. Even among renowned calligraphers, his style was
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uniquely his own.
As a birthday present, it wasn’t shabby
In her spare time froth reading, she began to mimic Zephyr’s handwriting. Only when she was thoroughly. familiar with his style did she start transcribing it onto silk, officially beginning the embroidery process.
Talulla treated her very well, so Sadie wanted to embroider as perfectly as possible.
Sadie spent her days deeply engrossed in her books. When she grew tired of reading, she would transition to embroidery. There was no need for her to worry about household chores or any tasks on behalf of her father and brothers. Her life was more relaxed than it had ever been before.
The flowers of the tree outside the window gradually bloomed, their beauty captivating and enticing.
In the most recent exam, Sadie had improved her rank by more than ten places.
When the teacher announced the results, she even ranked one place higher than Daisy.
After school. Adonis went to pick up Daisy.
He looked rather upset. “Daisy, I really messed up on this test.”
Sadie was quietly tidying up her writing materials in the back row.
Adonis is known for his lofty ambitions, but his foundation is shaky, and his handwriting is far from attractive.
It’d be a surprise if he did well on the test.
In her previous life, she had gone to great lengths for Adonis education. She had journeyed to Mount Cumbulus, where she knelt and begged earnestly before she could finally meet the reclusive scholar who had withdrawn from the world. She even promised to personally take care of his daily needs for three years. Touched by her sincerity, the great scholar finally agreed to come out of seclusion to tutor Adonis.
Every day, she would assist the great scholar in overseeing Adonis‘ calligraphy practice. Starting from the very basics, every stroke and every line, it was through this rigorous training that Adonis later became. renowned for his refined penmanship.
However….
Sadie glanced at the birthday wishes penned by Zephyr, who was right next to her.
Even though Adonis practiced calligraphy for many years in the previous life, his skills are surprisingly inferior to Zephyr’s current handwriting
What a complete dimwit
She was lost in thought when she heard Daisy comforting Adonis, saying, “Cranesong Academy is a gathering place for talents. We’re newcomers here, so it’s not surprising if we didn’t do well on the first try. There’s no need for you to be upset, Adonis.”
Adonis asked with concern, “How did you do on your exam, Daisy? You must have done much better than Sadie, right? We had told her not to come to the academy and embarrass herself, but she insisted on not listening, thinking we were out to get her
Sadie chuckled.
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Only then did Adonis notice that she was still in the class,
His face hardened, “What’s so fumy?”
Sadie straightened her back. “I did slightly better than Daisy in the exams.
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Daisy spent the whole day dressing up to the nines, frolicking and causing a ruckus in the academy. She was simply biding her time, waiting for the day three years from now when she would head straight to Jamore to become the crown princess. Her mind was hardly ever focused on her studies.
In her previous life, her father and brothers always told Sadie she was slow–witted, claiming Daisy was smarter. They said even if she tried to study, she wouldn’t do well.
But as it turned out, they were wrong,
Learning was like sailing against the current–one must press ahead, or one would be driven back. Sadie firmly believed that being grounded and diligent in one’s efforts would definitely yield rewards.
Daisy looked pale, clenching her handkerchief on the verge of tears. “I know you did better than me in the test, but do you really have to show off like that?”
Adonis, heart aching, supported her, then rounded on Sadie. “Don’t you know Daisy is unwell? You’re ripping open her wounds right in front of her, Sadie! Have you lost all sense of decency? I taught you to respect and love your siblings, to be humble and considerate. Have you forgotten all of that?”
Sadie was calm as she responded, “Firstly, you were the ones who brought up the subject of exam results. Secondly, this so–called ‘humble and considerate‘ that you preach, seems to only apply to me. When have any of you ever shown me the same courtesy?”
“You…” Adonis was exasperated. “You’re our sister. We’ve always indulged you and spoiled you from childhood. But you’re so stubborn and always manage to upset us. That’s why we often have to discipline. you. It’s all for your own good! I’ll make the decision for you. You need to apologize to Daisy right away, and we’ll consider the matter closed!”
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Sadie paid him no mind.
She picked up the birthday present that was or the table. Adonis, however, rushed over.
He demanded sternly, “Apologize to Daisy!”
Sadie looked up at him.
Her gaze was icy and devoid of compassion.
A tremor ran through Adonis‘ heart. He suddenly felt a touch of unfamiliarity toward Sadie, who was standing in front of him.
It seemed as if she was no longer the sister who deeply respected and admired her brothers.
His gaze swept over the birthday present, and Adonis paused for a moment.
His tone softened. “Have you been preparing my birthday present all these days?”
Sadie pried open his hand, slipping the birthday present into her bag. “It’s not for you.”
“I saw it. My birthday is coming up, and you’re planning a surprise for me, aren’t you?” Adonis sighed,
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Sadie, I know you’re not a bad person. It’s just that your jealousy and ambition are too strong Dale? so you can’t always be so competitive and make her upset. From now on, when it comes to studying, ved need to give way to her. You’re not allowed to do better than her in exams. Understand?
As he spoke, he reached out to gently touch Sadie’s head.
Sadie pulled away from his touch.
In her previous life, she had always given in to Daisy. But in the end, it did her no good,
In this lifetime, whoever wanted to give in could do so, but she was done backing down.
Adonis hand hung in mid–air.
His brows were furrowed. Just as he was about to scold Sadie, Alexander appeared outside the class.
He casually leaned against the front door. “Sadie, let’s head home!”
“Alex!”
Sadie called out and headed straight toward him.
Alexander casually took her stuff, ruffling her hair in the process. “I’m taking you out for some roast chicken. I’m good to you, no?”
As dusk approached, the sun sketched out the silhouette of the young man.
The silver butterfly hairpin adorning the side of the young girl’s hair shimmered gently. She tilted her head up to look at the young man, her profile soft and delicate. Her round, almond–shaped eyes glowed warmly. filled to the brim with the twinkling light of dusk.
She said, “You’ve always been the best to me!”
Adonis watched in a daze as the duo walked away.
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