Looking at Vanessa's stubborn expression, Suchen felt a mix of helplessness and frustration. He thought she was being far too obstinate; she could easily reconcile with her mother, yet she persistently clung to her own stance. Unable to hold back a sigh, he shook his head and turned to leave the room.
Watching Suchen's retreating figure, a flash of loneliness crossed Vanessa's eyes. She realized that losing her temper at him just now might have made him uncomfortable.
Suchen made his way to the garden, found a quiet corner to sit down, and silently gazed up at the sky. He pondered the strained relationship between Vanessa and her mother, while also considering ways to enhance his own strength.
Chapter 117