âIâm a grownâup now. I shouldnât let other people bear the consequences of my actions. I might be in pain, but Hal feels the same too.
âIâm the one who begged Hal to help me. I even got him entangled after that. How can I let him bear the punishment alone?â
Everyone in the room could not bear seeing Ninian in this state. Mrs. Tuffin could not help but cry.
âPoor Young Lady Melody.â
Under such a tense atmosphere, Alden crouched down on one knee, and looked at Ninian seriously, âGrapie, are you sure you want to accept the punishment?â
Her eyes welled up in tears and nodded vigorously.
âAlright, then. Since youâre willing to admit that itâs your doing, I wonât be biased.â Alden said, âAs a punishment, you must live abroad and never return.â
Ninian was stunned.
Alden continued, âSince this incident happened because of you, the easiest solution is to remove you from this place.â
âWeâre all worried that Rowan will attack you again and that you might be in danger again because of the Craig family. So, you shall follow Melody to Perthwick. I know a doctor there who can treat you. Melody can take good care of you while sheâs busy with her work.â
Ninian was stunned.
The rest of the Winters family was silent. They seemed to have anticipated Aldenâs decision.
Whatever he did earlier had been to force her to agree to his condition.
Even though they could send her abroad by force, with her temperament, she would definitely find a way to return.
Only with this method, they could let their silly sister leave the country willingly.
Initially, they were worried about Everettâs condition.
This time, Ninian was in danger because of the Craig familyâs affair. This made the Winters family even angrier at them.
Not to mention, Ninian was currently suffering from aphasia due to stress. They must not let Ninian stay with Everett for a long time.
Longâterm pain was worse than shortâterm pain. To avoid further harm in the future, Alden would not hesitate to become a villain at this moment.
âI canât just sit and watch my precious sister getting hurt by something predictable.â
Ninian was silent for a long time before saying in a hoarse voice, âOkay, Iâll go to Perthwickâ¦â
âI know Aldenâs intention.
âI know full well that George, Hal, and Mel are worried about me.
âBut as Iâve said, Iâll take responsibility for this matter. I shouldnât let my family worry about me anymore.
âThey hope that I can stay away from here, settle down, and recover well. If thatâs the case, Iâll go on my accord.
âButâ¦â
Ninian took her phone and typed rapidly, [Before I go, I want to visit Everett at the hospitalâ¦]
âI can choose not to make my family worry about me, but this doesnât mean Iâll give up my and Everettâs relationship.
âMy family might feel at ease and support our relationship if I stay safe and happy when Iâm with him.
âI can only be at peace if I can see him before I leave the country.â
Her siblingsâ expressions darkened when they read what she typed.
âNo!â
Alden sternly rejected her request.