The dining hall suddenly turned cold.

Holly looked at Lorian. Tears were already in her eyes, but the whole family was there. She needed to stop herself from losing control and shedding tears.

It would be too embarrassing.

After a moment, she lowered her gaze and said softly, "I can also develop my career in Brookesville. My home is here, and I won't stay in Silvercrest forever.

"I'm going to come back home."

…

Lorian also looked at her, but he didn't say anything. After a while, he grabbed his coat and headed towards the door.

His voice echoed from the hallway, "I'm going to the company. I'll drop Holly off at the art exhibition."

Holly nibbled on a sandwich silently at the dining table.

Gwynn patted her hand and spoke gently, "Ignore what Lorian says. You can come back home anytime you want.

"Brookesville is developing well now. It's not inferior to Silvercrest. Besides, you'll feel better having your family to look out for you."

Holly murmured in agreement. She finishe