Bessie was silent for a long moment, her head slightly bowed. Then, she spoke softly.
"Then let's just move in together. You can focus entirely on your cultivation, and I'll handle everything else."
Hutson shook his head.
"No. I prefer living alone. Maybe another time."
His tone was firm, leaving no room for discussion.
Without waiting for her response, he stood up and left, ignoring her attempts to make him stay.
Bessie was not like Elusha.
Elusha had only ever wanted a child a single tie to the future. But Bessie?
She wanted a lifelong bond, a pure blooded sorcerer family, something permanent and unbreakable.
Hutson knew that was never going to happen.
He would not remain in Moonlight Grove, and he had no intention of starting a family he would eventually abandon.
And so, he walked away, leaving Bessie's world just a little emptier.
Hutson had barely enjoyed two days of peace when a new message arrived.
