I cut myself out of the photographs before throwing the cut out images of me into a brazier and setting them on fire. I also found someone to sell off all the presents that Luke had ever gifted me. 

After my expedition qualifications application was approved, I dropped by the research institute to process the necessary paperwork. 

Eric reminded me once more, “Although we will do our best to ensure the safety of all members of the expedition team, the weather conditions in Glacia are unforgiving. There will always be risk involved no matter what precautions we take. Remember, safety always comes first.” 

Considering the uncertainty that surrounded the expedition, I stopped by the Heathers’ residence after leaving the research institute. 

When Mom passed away, she left an important item for me. She was afraid that it would stir up melancholy feelings of nostalgia within me, so she had me leave the item in the Heathers’ residence. 

The Heathers’ residence seemed to be stuck in the past, looking exactly how it did when my parents were still alive. It gave me the illusion that they were still by my side. My nose stung and a wave of despair crashed over me. After drying my tears, I found the safe that was the reason for my visit. 

However, when I opened the safe, I was frozen in place. There was nothing in it. I searched every nook and cranny of the house but there wasn’t even a shadow of the item. Just as I was about to spiral into a pit of depression, the nurses’ voices from the hospital rang out in my thoughts. 

“You’re right. Not only that, but I also saw Mr. Logan put on an emerald-studded bracelet for Mrs. Logan just now.” 

The person who took the bracelet must be Luke! I dialed his number over and over again, but just like in my past life, my calls were ignored. 

I wasn’t going to wait around this time and decided to rush over to Logan Corporation. Surprise flashed over the receptionist’s face when she spotted me, and she stopped me from entering the office. 

I batted away her hand that was grabbing my arm. “I’m a stockholder of Logan Corporation. Are you still going to deny me entry?”