Emma Lewis finished speaking and slammed the dorm room door shut. After bringing Amelia Wright in, she quickly went to the bathroom to run the water. While looking for a change of clothes for Amelia, she said, "Why are you still just standing there? You’re freezing, hurry and go take a hot shower. I’ll find you something to change into." Amelia just started to speak, only to be interrupted by Emma: "Whatever you have to say, say it after you’ve taken a shower." Emma pushed Amelia into the bathroom. Amelia quickly showered, put on the clothes Emma had found for her, and came out. Her complexion wasn’t as pale anymore. Her hair was wet, and her eyes were too as she looked at Emma and said, "Emma, I’m sorry." The resentment Emma felt suddenly dissipated. When Amelia had told her to leave, saying she didn’t need friends, Emma was actually very angry. For the first time in her life, apart from her comrades in the military, she tried making a friend, treating her sincerely, only to end up . Emma thought she’d never want to see Amelia again, or even if she did, she’d never forgive her. But when Amelia showed up at the dormitory door, drenched, Emma’s first reaction wasn’t anger but worry about how weak she looked, and what if she got sick from acting so recklessly? And now, Amelia had apologized, and Emma didn’t even need any mental preparation—she just forgave her. Emma sighed and said, "You just know I’m soft-hearted towards you, don’t you?" Amelia shook her head, her voice small as she said, "I’ve done a lot of bad things. I was worried that being too close to me would hurt you. At the time, I wanted everyone who was good to me to stay far away." Listening to Amelia’s explanation, Emma wasn’t angry anymore; instead, she felt pity. This self-loathing, what had Amelia been through to develop this kind of self-rejection? At the time, when Amelia asked her to leave, Emma was only angry and never noticed. Amelia had even called her brother once! Emma softened her voice and comforted, "Alright, I forgive you." Amelia looked up, her eyes doe-like and watery, looking at Emma: "Really?" Emma felt a voice cursing in her mind. Facing such eyes, even if it were false, she’d have to say it’s true. "Really, really, I’m generous. I won’t hold it against you." Amelia started to smile, and she said while laughing, "Actually, my clothes got wet today, and I could have just bought a new set to change into. I made an excuse for myself saying the school was nearby and I needed to go back to change, but actually, I just wanted to come and apologize to you." Emma couldn’t help but laugh, "Why are you acting so awkward about apologizing?" Amelia laughed happily, "Before, I also tried to say sorry and apologize, but no one would accept it. I thought you wouldn’t accept it either." In her previous life, Amelia was timid; whether she was right or wrong, she was always saying sorry, always apologizing. But back then, no one accepted her apologies; they were met with more bullying. So, for Amelia, that long-standing psychological shadow made her reject apologies. But this was Emma Lewis, someone like Robert Reed—caring for her with no demands or ulterior motives, just pure kindness. Emma felt even more heartache as she listened. Amelia sneezed, seeming to have caught a slight cold. Emma quickly grabbed a hairdryer to dry Amelia’s hair and couldn’t help but scold, "Knowing your health isn’t good, yet you were so careless." Amelia honestly said, "Actually... I thought if I looked a bit pathetic, you might feel sorry for me, which would increase my chances of a successful apology." Emma was both amused and exasperated, "Amelia! Where did you get so much cunning!" "Emma, I haven’t eaten lunch yet; I’m hungry." "... Once your hair is dry, I’ll take you to eat." Emma took Amelia to the school canteen and bought a table full of food for her. Watching Amelia eat quietly, Emma felt a kind of joy, like feeding a pet. Emma watched Amelia eat and then said, "Generally, apologies should come with gifts." Amelia’s gaze moved from the food to Emma’s face. Emma’s eyes lit up, "How about this, accompany me to a banquet, and that’ll be my gift." "What kind of banquet?" "My mom insisted I go to a high-society banquet. Actually, I understand, my mom wants me to meet some young talents. She told me to find a male partner, but I’ll just bring a female friend, hehe." Amelia swallowed her food and asked, "Is that okay?" Emma slapped the table confidently, "Of course, it’s fine! I’m not into those guys who look decent on the outside but are wild behind the scenes. Accompany me, and it’ll be your apology gift." Amelia hesitated for a moment but agreed, "Alright then." This time, she remembered that apologizing requires giving a gift. Seeing Amelia agree, Emma was satisfied, "Then have Hailey watch Emily for the next couple of days, and we’ll head out tomorrow." Amelia’s smile faded, "Hailey has already left." Emma didn’t catch the emotion in Amelia’s words and casually asked, "Did you chase Hailey away too?" Amelia shook her head, "No, she left on her own. She’s... scared of me." Amelia suddenly lost her appetite. Emma paused for a moment, reached out, and rubbed Amelia’s head, "It’s okay, she’ll come back." Amelia shook her head and didn’t continue the topic. Updates are released by 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⁂𝖿𝗂𝗋𝖾⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱 On the way back, Amelia entrusted Emily to her brother. Emily didn’t mind spending time with her brother. Giving them more time together now would make it easier in the future when Emily returns to the Allen family. Edward Allen was more than happy to help watch over Emily and offhandedly asked, "Where are you going?" Amelia said directly, "Emma wants me to accompany her to a banquet in the Capital City tomorrow, and I might be delayed for two or three days. I’ll come back as soon as possible." Edward, hearing that Amelia was going to the Capital City, opened his mouth slightly. Mom and Dad had come all the way to Riverwood City to see their sister but couldn’t even talk to her, and now she was going to the Capital City. But then Edward thought if it’s a Lewis family banquet, maybe the Allen family could join, too. Maybe then Mom and Dad could go, and they’d have a legitimate chance to make contact with their sister. Edward immediately said, "That’s fine, take your time and enjoy yourself for a couple of more days. No rush to come back." Amelia responded softly, "Thanks... bro." Edward’s smile was so wide it was almost ear-splitting, "Hey~~ Between us, there’s no need for thanks!" Edward hurried to where their parents were staying. After telling them about it, Mr. and Mrs. Allen quickly booked the earliest flight back to the Capital City. They were determined that no matter what kind of banquet it was at the Lewis family, the two of them would attend! The next day, Amelia boarded a plane to the Capital City with Emma. She had no idea what might happen at this banquet, thinking she was just going to accompany Emma as a formality, but she was a little worried that Emma’s parents might get angry.