Chapter 1080
Sheena approached Phoebe and squatted in front of her, speaking softly, “Phoebe, what are you doing here? What happened? Tell me, I’ll help you.”
Phoebe kept ner head down, lacking energy and feeling drained.
“Lately, Mr. Howard has been very strict with me because I want to take the entrance exams. Every night, when he comes back, he’ll test me. But my foundation is weak, and I keep giving wrong answers. I feel like I can’t do anything right, and I’m so disappointed in myself. Sheena, what should I do?”
Sheena remained silent.
While Howard’s demands were perhaps driven by high expectations, having both been at Farlem Orphanage, Sheena knew Phoebe’s academic foundation was indeed weak, making her prone to self-
doubt.
Howard was pushing her too hard.
Sheena gently patted Phoebe’s hand, comforting her, “But Phoebe, you shouldn’t have just run away from home. Imagine how worried Howard would be when he gets home and finds you’re not there.”
Phoebe weakly responded, “But… this isn’t really running away from home, is it? I’m just engaged to Mr. Howard and living at his place. It’s not really my home, and I just wanted some time alone. I didn’t do well studying for the entrance exam this afternoon, and I know he would be disappointed when he comes
back and finds out…”
Moreover, she dreaded being punished like a child.
Even though Howard only used his hand to discipline her, it was still punishment, and she could not help
but feel afraid.
Sheena brushed Phoebe’s windblown hair back, saying, “It’s dark out here, and you’re all alone. Aren’t you afraid of encountering dangerous people?”
Looking at Sheena with confusion, Phoebe replied, “But aren’t you here with me right now? How am I
alone?”
Sheena was rendered speechless, thrown off guard by Phoebe’s response.
She lowered her gaze and gently apologized, “I’m sorry. I thought we could talk like we used to at the orphanage whenever we were upset. I forgot that you’re now married with children. I shouldn’t have bothered you.
Sheena smiled reassuringly. “You’re not bothering me. I was just at home with nothing to do when you called. Since I’m free, I might as well come over and keep you company.”
Sheena gently ruffled Phoebe’s hair.
Although Phoebe was technically a year older than her, her gaze appeared much more innocent and
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youthful due to her four–year memory regression.
“Phoebe, what do you want to do? I’ll join you until you’re happy and ready to go back.”
Phoebe’s eyes lit up gradually, excitedly waving her phone.
“I found this really fun game recently called Mobile Heroes. How about we play a few rounds together?”
Mobile Heroes?
Sheena was not much of a gamer, but she had heard about it and knew esports was booming nowadays.
Nonetheless, she had never considered investing in it.
Seeing Sheena’s confusion, Phoebe showed her the game.
“It’s easy, Sheena. Just download it, and I’ll teach you. You’re naturally gifted, and you’ll get the hang of it
in no time.”
With the sole intention of making Phoebe happy, Sheena did not refuse.
She took out her phone and watched as Phoebe guided her through downloading the game called Mobile
Heroes.
Twenty minutes later….
With the victory sound effects from the game, Sheena gradually became interested.
“This is kind of fun. Let’s give it another try!”
Sharpening her skills, Sheena joined Phoebe in playing a match.
In her first attempt, she chose a mid–lane hero, picking the aesthetically pleasing Aphrodite.
Sitting on the rocks under the dim moonlight, the two were completely absorbed in their game, staring at their phone screens, engaged in intense gameplay.
Once they entered the match, they forgot about everything else, even losing track of time.
When Elliot and Howard finally arrived at the remote wilderness, they found the two men engrossed in their mobile game.
One of them was even a mother now..
“Phoebe, hurry up and join us! Don’t be scared. The enemy’s Midas is almost dead. Don’t let him heal.”
“I’m in the bottom lane. How am I supposed to get there? Besides, I’m a marksman, and I need to farm.”
“Come on, Phoebe, join the team fight. Forget about farming. Those little coins don’t matter.”
“No way! Just wait a bit longer. Every little bit counts. Only then can I carry the team!
“Ah, Sheena, come protect me. Ares is attacking me!”
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Elliot and Howard listened to their enthusiastic conversation from a distance and exchanged glances, both wearing a stern expression.
