Chapter 872:

Realizing Elyse was open to returning, Pearce breathed a secret sigh of relief. “I was really worried you’d never come back once you went overseas.”

Elyse chuckled. “I never said I was planning to settle abroad, did I? Pearce, don’t worry so much.”

Pearce exhaled. “I know there’s not much for you in Lesbourg. If you choose to settle somewhere tranquil, I guess I’ll have to travel abroad to see you.”

Elyse answered helplessly, “Don’t talk like that. You’re one of the reasons I might stay.”

“Given that, once you’re done enjoying your time abroad, come back soon. I’d love to introduce you to my friends. I must commend you for your talents before them!” Pearce’s voice was cheerful.

“Alright,” Elyse said with a smile.

“I have to go now. There’s something I need to handle,” Pearce said.

Elyse nodded and ended the call.

As soon as the conversation finished, Pearce looked up and found Felicia gazing at him expectantly. Seated in a conservatory, cradling a cup of hot tea, she inquired eagerly, “So, what did Elyse tell you? When is she coming back?”

Under Felicia’s intense scrutiny, Pearce felt slightly awkward. He rubbed his face and shifted uncomfortably. Finally, he said, “She said she’s not returning for now. She wants to stay abroad a bit longer.”

Felicia responded with a soft “Oh,” then muttered, “It’s good for her to explore for a while. She must have felt very confined preparing for the competition. She’s still young. It’s beneficial for her to experience life elsewhere.”

She then questioned, “Does she have enough money? How much savings does she have? Is it enough to cover her expenses?”

Pearce hadn’t inquired about this, so he honestly replied, “I’m not sure about her finances.”

Felicia immediately became upset and slammed the table. “You’re a terrible cousin. She doesn’t have a job or a boyfriend. She’s all alone abroad with such high expenses, and you haven’t even thought about supporting her financially. What kind of family are we?”

Pearce was at a loss for words. He had indeed forgotten, but he acknowledged his oversight. He quickly said, “Grandma, don’t be upset. I’ll send her some money right away.”

Elyse leaned against the wall, momentarily lost in thought, when her phone buzzed. She picked it up and saw a hefty sum had just landed in her account.

She counted the zeros, her mind drifting into a fog. Why on earth had Pearce transferred her so much money? She was about to text him to ask when his message popped up first.

It read, “Consider this my sponsorship for your trip. Spend it however you like, and if it’s not enough, just ask me for more.”

Elyse chuckled. She quickly typed back, “Thank you, Pearce. I’ll happily take it!” Pearce replied with a smug emoji.