Chapter 1985

“…Why should we listen? Didn’t you cut ties with us-” “We didn’t. We were simply acting according to Xavia’s plan. Basically, she knew that the Lockharts only wanted to make use of your power, so after some discussion, we decided to make the Lockharts realize that you two were ‘useless’ so that they would eventually slip up and let you two learn the truth about the situation. It was a harsh method, but only by doing so would you two learn that the Lockharts would never truly care for you,” interrupted Ian. …That… had all been just an act…? And they had been sad for nothing…? “…How did you even know that we were planning to leave?” “Xavia told Dolly to keep an eye on you two, so yeah,” replied Ian. Upon hearing that, Xavia took the chance to say, “So… Ian told me how he wanted you two to return in time for my wedding yesterday, so I made sure to piss Mrs. Lockhart off when I bumped into her at the mall today. I honestly thought that it would take a few days for her to slip up,