Chapter 432
Feral Senunefs Obey Only Her
Chapter 433 A Fragile Promise
“And now I have betrayed them too.
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“The partner I cared for most died under baffling circumstances… Jessa, I brought all this on myself. I have nothing left p>
Seeing her like this weighed heavily on Jessa’s heart.
The girl had arrived only to face the ruthless schemes of Core Prime’s powerful figures.
It had shattered the kindness and innocence she once possessed.
Lyra’s words dragged Jessa back to the hardships she and her brother had endured long ago.
Their home had been seized, their parents killed. As helpless young children, they had nowhere to turn.
The Federation had considered them too young and useless, driving them away wherever they went.
Back then, Reid and the others, still barely more than kids themselves, had reached out to help.
They lived in shabby makeshift shelters, yet they had generously invited Jessa and Wren to join them.
Jessa knew full well that without those children, she and her brother would have frozen to death out in the
open.
“Don’t talk like that. If you want it, I can still be your family. I made mistakes before.
“You were forced into hard choices. Your friends would understand.
“No matter how rough things get, we have to keep moving forward p>
Lyra seized her hand, tears glistening in her eyes. “Really? Can things go back to how they used to be between us p>
Jessa nodded firmly. “Of course, silly girl. Why would I lie to you p>
Lyra held her hand tightly. “Jessa, I cannot see any hope left. All I want now is to find some place where nobody knows me, and just exist in peace. Do you think my only remaining dream can come true p>
Jessa stiffened.
Lyra stared at her helplessly, eyes brimming with tears.
“Can it?
“You’re not answering. Do you not know, or is it simply impossible p>
Jessa lowered her gaze and gave an unsteady nod. “…It can happen p>
A faint smile tugged at Lyra’s lips. Tears streamed down her face as she typed through quiet sobs. “If you say so, I can let myself hope p>
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Jessa lifted her eyes and brushed away her tears with gentle fingers. “Now don’t cry like that. You will strain your neck again p>
Lyra kept smiling and sent a short affirmative reply. “Jessa, I’m getting sleepy p>
After wiping her tears, Jessa stood up. “Alright. I’ll leave you to rest p>
Lyra gave her a grateful look and slowly closed her eyes.
Jessa pulled her hand away. Her expression was tangled with conflicting feelings as she turned and softly closed the door behind her.
Outside, Reid and the others stood a short distance away, deep in discussion.
At the sound of footsteps, Reid turned his head.
Wren also looked toward his older sister.
Noticing her red–rimmed eyes, he hurried over with concern.
“Jessa, what happened p>
Jessa shook her head.
She walked over to meet Reid’s gaze and spoke without beating around the bush.
“Do you intend to keep her here indefinitely p>
Reid raised one eyebrow. “What did she tell you p>
“It is just something I need to know p>
Reid glanced away. “Do you think this place is worse than Core Prime p>
Jessa certainly didn’t.
For all its glamour, Core Prime was nothing more than a gathering of thieves who stole other people’s
homelands.
“If she wants to stay, she’ll choose it freely. We should not force her p>
“Force?” Reid shot back. “Then where exactly is she supposed to go?
“Every territory out there belongs either to the Federation or us. What other options does she have?
“Since she cannot make up her own mind, why should we not make the call for her p>
Jessa looked at him and started to speak.
Reid changed the subject. “Think back to the old days. What if we had not found you and offered to take you and Wren in? Out in that endless snow, would you have kept dragging your little brother along. begging cold–hearted strangers for shelter?
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“How is this situation any different p>
Jessa stood there, speechless.
Wren took hold of her arm. “Jessa, drop it. We would never do anything to hurt her p>
Jessa frowned. “But earlier p>
Wren pulled her away. “Come with me p>
Once they were far enough from the room, Jessa pulled her arm free. “Why drag me off? Just say whatever you need to say p>
Wren looked at her with frustration. “Jessa, Lyra is not the same person she once was. You need to watch what you say and do around her p>
Jessa pressed her lips together. She realized she had nearly let her emotions get the better of her.
She folded her arms across her chest. “What exactly are you planning? We are about to settle our final score with the Federation. Why drag her into all of this p>
“This is our final safeguard,” Wren explained. “Don’t forget she still has a personal guard p>
Jessa paused.
Wren added, “And she is the only Tier–3S Guide alive p>
Jessa frowned.
“We are not going to harm her,” Wren went on, trying to reason with her sister. “We only need her on our side.
“If she returns to Core Prime, she will just be locked away and controlled all over again.
“Do you really want that for her?
“Jessa, you never used to overthink things this much. What is going on with you today?
Jessa looked away. “I just p>
Her mind replayed the sight of Lyra clutching her hand, eyes swimming in tears.
Pity welled up inside her for the girl who had suffered so much.
“But if she ever finds out the truth p>
“She will not find out,” Wren said. “Every lethal choice and every fatal action traces back to the Federation.
“We only planted a few subtle suggestions in their ears. Those men were greedy and easily manipulated. They wanted total power over the Guide, and that drove Lyra to turn against them p>
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Inside the bedroom, Lyra lay bored in bed.
She could not even look out at the scenery anymore.
She idled away time fiddling with the Star Brain.
Specter arrived carrying supplies, eager to check on her condition.
“Hey… are you feeling any better p>
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