Chapter 1771

Kristen looked at the night sky and said sweetly, "Let's go back. You should leave in the morning. You don't belong here. Don't let me hold you back." Nathaniel said nothing and simply followed her back to the small, rustic house. Agatha had already left, leaving the room in darkness. Kristen lit a small kerosene lamp and explained, "The wind has been strong lately, and the power lines around here are unstable. To prevent accidents, we cut the power at night." As the lamp burned, the unpleasant smell of kerosene filled the room, and Nathaniel could not help but frown. Kristen noticed and chuckled. "The environment is harsh, isn't it? You probably haven't seen a kerosene lamp before." Then, she continued, "My grandma told me my grandpa made this lamp as a gift for her. Back in their day, a simple lamp was the best gift one could give." Kristen pulled out a box from an old wardrobe, its lock indicating it held something precious. She took a necklace off her neck and used