She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 176

The moment Cyrilla spoke, Lucian’s brow furrowed. But the young girl found her courage, lifting her chin to look him straight in the eye. “I might not be old enough to get married yet, but I’m willing to marry you. If you let my mom and me stay here, I’ll do anything you ask.”

She sounded as if she were making a great sacrifice, but in truth, her young heart was already fluttering with a budding crush, eager for any chance to grow closer to him.

“Cyrilla!” Saphira cried, grabbing her daughter’s arm, terrified of what she might say next.

For the first time, Lucian’s gaze truly settled on Cyrilla. The girl’s delicate face was still marked by a youthful innocence. He frowned, his tone softening slightly without him realizing it. “You’re still in high school?”

Cyrilla nodded vigorously, her cheeks flushing under his attention. “I’m in the top ten of my grade at Crestfield High. My teachers say I can get into a top university.”

Zeke seized the opening. “Lucian, you see…”

“Grandpa,” Lucian cut him off, his voice steady. “I understand you feel a need to repay this debt of gratitude, but marriage is not a game.”

He then turned to Saphira. “The Shapiro family can fund Cyrilla’s education, including all her university expenses. If you need a place to live, I can arrange that as well.”

Before Saphira could even respond, Lucian instructed Robert, “You handle this.”

Robert immediately gestured for the mother and daughter to follow him. “If you’ll come with me, I’ll find you a place to stay outside the estate.”

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