Thora reluctantly apologized to Emily but deliberately avoided looking her in the eyes, offering a perfunctory apology.

Ethan then spoke coldly, “Thora, apologize to Emily sincerely.”

His tone carried an extremely serious command, especially emphasizing the word “sincerely.”

Emily’s clear, bright eyes blinked, and she suddenly felt a bit warm inside.

Although she didn't care much about Thora, Ethan’s protective attitude towards her was quite ...