The Heiress's Return: From Zen to Zenith-Chapter 1399

Chapter 1399: 651 Encounter_3 Chapter 1399: 651 Encounter_3 “Grandma.”

She was a woman who was different from the other natives.

Although she was wearing ragged clothing, a closer look would reveal they were thoroughly cleaned.

Her hair was wrapped in a cloth, and the skin of her exposed cheeks and neck was an uneven deep color that appeared unnatural.

Despite her dark complexion, her facial features were much more refined compared to the rustic natives.

Seeing Summer Anderson running over, she unconsciously revealed a smile, her row of white teeth strikingly blinding.

“Nobody saw you coming right?”

Summer Anderson shook her head, “Grandma, did you go bathing by the sea?”

The woman looked at her intensely: “Your Chinese has improved quite fast.

Previously no matter how I taught you, you could not pronounce the tones.

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It seems your new teacher is quite remarkable.”

Summer Anderson glanced at her cautiously: “Grandma, Elder sister found out that you were the one who taught me Chinese.”

The woman stiffened a bit, then gave a bitter smile: “I knew I couldn’t hide it for long.”

“Then Grandma, let’s go meet Elder sister, she’ll take you home.”

The woman turned her gaze to the vast blue sea, “In fact, once upon a time I had countless opportunities to return home, but! what good would returning do?

I no longer have any relatives, it’s fine here, after more than a decade, I’ve already got used to this kind of life.”

She took Summer Anderson’s hand: “We should return, Grandma will cook you a small fish soup.”

“Cough cough!” The woman started coughing against the wind.

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“Grandma, you’re feeling unwell again.”

“Grandma’s fine, it’s an old ailment.”

Upon returning to their abode, the skilled woman heated water to clean the little fish she caught, then put them in the hot water to cook.

She took out a small jar of salt from a wooden basket beneath her bed; she had exchanged a silver bracelet for it with the local pirates.

She put a pinch of salt into the pot, and then added a handful of dried wild vegetables.

Soon the original aromatic smell of the food filled the air.

The woman ladled out a bowl and slowly savored it under the moonlight.

After finishing the meal, she cleaned up before lying on the bed.

The moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating the entire cottage.

A wind chime hung by the window, its gentle clinking evoking a lullaby from the depths of memory.

This tranquil night seemed to amplify the melancholy in her heart; she tosses and turns restlessly as she couldn’t fall asleep.

She sat up, wrapping her legs, staring dumbly at the moon.

That day, she had spotted a girl in white from far away.

For a moment, she thought she saw that man, thinking about it now, how ridiculous.

She didn’t want to cause unnecessary trouble, so she kept her distance.

But she didn’t expect that some things, you just can’t hide from.

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Dolumb Port, Pethkids.

Pre-dawn, a cargo ship silently docked at the port.

The 48 crew members set foot on Pethkids, their eyes glistening with tears.

It was at this moment that they truly believed they had returned home.

The Rintos sent two buses, transporting their crew to the hospital for medical checks in rotations.

Family members were still in the dark, as Leandro Alvarez advised that everything they experienced on Beverley Island must not leak to the outside world, even their own families must be kept in the dark.

After their health improved, The Rintos would hold a press conference to make the public announcement.

After the crew were picked up by Yapiter, Leandro Alvarez proceeded towards The Rintos mansion.

Upon entering the grand hall of The Rintos, he took a deep breath.

Even after witnessing so much at Beverley Island, facing Agave Rinto still made his heart pound with unease.

Bound to his chair, Leandro Alvarez elaborated every detail of the incidents on the island.

Agave Rinto listened carefully throughout.

Leandro Alvarez nervously swallowed saliva, every second was a torture.

“What about her?” The man’s calm voice revealed no emotions.

Leandro Alvarez’s leg started shaking, trying to maintain his composure, he said: “Mistress asked me to tell you that she has achieved her goal on this trip.

She will stay on the island to settle matters and asked you not to worry about her.”

“To not worry about her?” Agave Rinto suddenly chuckled.

“What did I send you there for?

How dare you come back alone?”

Along with his angry questions, a million-dollar celadon teacup smashed beside his foot.

Leandro Alvarez immediately knelt down.

“I’ve failed to fulfill my duty, please punish me, Master McKay.”

“What else did she say?”

“Mistress has a handwritten letter for me to pass to Master McKay.”

The man immediately stood up, grabbed the envelope from Leandro Alvarez.

The seal didn’t show signs of being opened.

Agave Rinto opened it impatiently, reading every word carefully.