Chapter 162 No One Can Force You

• Declan's tone almost sounded like a plea. "The eldest daughter of the Pearson Family refuses to stay home. What would the other great families in Irieson think if they heard about this? They would certainly laugh at us, so please, Olivia, listen to me."
• However, Olivia stood her ground and announced, "Uncle Declan, you should stop convincing me. I've made up my mind, and it's not that I don't respect you, but that family has hurt me beyond repair, so I won't return there no matter who persuades me."
• At that, he sighed. Since she had made herself clear, he was out of ideas. He watched her grow up, so he knew her temper well. Seeing that she was so determined, he would only embarrass himself even more if he continued to speak. "Fine. I'll stop. You must take care of yourself while living away from home."