Chapter 173 Stay Alive

• “In the second year, I managed to steal some malted barley! And by the third year, I had obtained wheat malt!” As she spoke, her expression suddenly fell into desolation. “By the fourth year, I didn't have to hide anymore because my grandparents had both passed away...”
• In an instant, Kaiser felt a tug at his heart, wishing nothing more than to hold her close and comfort her.
• “Yelena was never kind to me. Whenever I felt heartbroken, I would retreat here, alone. The serenity of the mountain, oddly enough, made me feel safer than the grandeur of the mansion. Whenever fear crept in, I found comfort in the thought that, even if there were ghosts, my grandparents would surely protect me!” she said.