Chapter 71. The Freedom She Was Yearning

The verdurous river was like a flowing jade belt surrounding the small city. The low hills were covered by trees opposite the small city, and scattered tiny wooden houses were hidden behind the trees. An elegant, clean, and quiet chalet was sitting right on the river bank on the hillside with the most trees. Even its sight made visitors feel relaxed and stress-free, a perfect place to retreat and recover from hectic everyday life.

Emerald, who was still in her pajamas, was sitting barefoot by the window near the river. Fisher boats were passing by on the river with smiling fishers, providing the perfect oasis with a sense of peace and harmony. She could hear the rustling of the river and the fall leaves playing in the air over the hill.

She wished she could sit here alone forever, far from everything else.

Mary, an elderly neighbor who had been hired to take care of Emerald, saw her sitting there, lost in deep thoughts. She immediately took a pair of slippers and pu