Hearing these words, Reiss felt much better.

She had not expected her old schoolmate to be rather good at comforting women.

Reiss said, “I’ll remember what you told me. Don’t worry, I won’t let myself be affected.”

Adrian smiled. “Great. Well then, let’s eat!”

Reiss was starving. She picked up her cutlery and began eating. Adrian sat opposite and watched her scoff down her food. The meal passed in silence.

Reiss would occasionally wipe away tears as she ate. Adrian poured her a glass of water and asked, “Do you have any plans for the future?”

Reiss inhaled a deep breath and flipped her silky hair.

“I have no idea, I might return to Northrive but I don’t feel like going back. My parents have already been brainwashed. If I go back now, I’ll probably be heading toward the end of my life,” said Reiss with a bitter smile.

“What do you mean?” Adrian asked.

“My father has never been a kind person. Ever since Seth’s death, my parents have been hell-bent on avenging him. My father is p