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Chapter 1703

Author: Oopsie Daisy
Did he truly make a mistake and choose the wrong path?

The only one who could answer Benjamin's question was himself.

They had saved countless lives along the way. He wasn't entirely wrong, but how were they treating Hesper? Did he not feel any remorse?

"I'm heading to Montequinto tomorrow," Matthew stated once more.

Quincey nodded. "Go ahead. And remember to take good care of your sister. She's your closest blood relative—your biological sister."

Matthew nodded and began preparing for his trip overseas. He could leave his work, but he couldn't leave his sister.

Matthew arrived in Montequinto that afternoon unannounced. Since he hadn't mentioned his visit, Hesper's eyes welled up with emotion when she saw him.

The world might have given up on her, but not her brother. He must have been feeling sadness as well.

Unable to bear seeing Hesper in such distress, Matthew extended his arms and pulled her into a warm embrace. She found solace in his arms, grateful to have someone she c
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