Chapter 92

I truthfully shook my head in response, causing the hopeful gleam in Leilana's eyes to gradually dim. Leilana remained silent for a moment before snapping, as if venting her frustration, "I don't care about him anymore! I just don't believe that he can stand idly by and watch the Nicholson family fall apart." Having said that, her eyes suddenly widened in horror, as if realizing that she had said something wrong. She immediately covered her mouth and exclaimed, "I take it back! How could I have said such a thing? There's no way the Nicholson family will ever go under!" I couldn't help but chuckle at her exaggerated expression as I tugged on the strap of my backpack and continued walking forward. The sunlight, piercing through the canopy, created a mosaic of light and shadow, imbuing me with a profound sense of calm. The forest echoed with the occasional bird call, and nearby, squirrels flitted through the trees. "There aren't any wolves around here, right, Amber?" Leilana asked, n