Chapter 713. She Revealed Her Mother’s Whereabouts

“My meaning is simple. I don’t want to search for Atlantis anymore.”

Caitlin’s calm statement made Cecilia freeze in disbelief. “What? Why? Why now? We already agreed!”

“I don’t need it,” Caitlin replied quietly. “My brother’s cured. There’s no reason to keep risking lives.”

Her voice was steady, but Cecilia’s composure shattered. “Caitlin, you can’t just back out! You gave your word!”

She tried to reason with her, growing desperate. “Even if you don’t want to take the risk, what about your mother? Don’t you want to find her?”

“I do,” Caitlin said evenly. “But I’ll find her on my own. I don’t need you.”

Cecilia stared at her, stunned. It couldn’t end like this. Not when she was so close.

She laughed bitterly. “Ha... Caitlin, you think you’re clever, but without me, you’ll never find your mother.”

Caitlin’s lips curved in a faint, cold smile. “Who said I have to?”

“You... you mean you’re giving up?”

“That’s right.”

“I’