An entire year had passed before James finally obtained news about Thea.

Regardless of whether Sky’s intel was accurate, at least it gave James a sliver of hope.

He rushed to Cansington without stopping to catch his breath.

Meanwhile, the Callahans in Cansington were gathered together in their villa staring at Thea.

The Thea before them looked about only eighteen or nineteen years old. She had long black hair, delicate features, and fair skin.

“Thea, is it really you?”

“You’re finally back, Thea. What happened? A year ago, James came to Cansington looking for you. Then, he never showed up again, and neither did you. Where did you two go in the past year?”

The Callahans surrounded Thea and bombarded her with questions.

“James? Who’s that?” Thea’s innocent face expressed that she had no idea what the people around her were referring to.

She continued. “By the way, my exams are coming up soon. I have to go back to my room and study. Also, when did our family move here?”

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