Chapter 79

Frank was right. What I lacked now was systematic knowledge of design, so I decided to pursue further studies. At that moment, foreign schools seemed more suitable for me, but considering I was already married, staying abroad for an extended period likely wouldn't sit well with the Affleck family. Fortunately, many domestic universities were recognized and accredited as well. After weighing my options, I decided to apply for Kingsvale University. So began my life of preparing for exams while working. Though busy, I felt fulfilled. I continued to visit Halewind Bay from time to time, and everything was progressing just as I'd hoped. The school had taken shape and looked like it would be ready by the second half of the year. The design team had created many sketches for the guesthouses, all of which were well received by the villagers. … Just as I thought the project was moving steadily forward, Liam brought bad news. The villagers who had originally agreed to cooperate had sudde