Chapter 170: They Changed into Deeper Feelings
Lariette ended up feeling drowsy, leading her to take a short nap. Ruediger lowered the volume after changing the playlist to soft country songs. The soothing melody filled the vehicle.
Glancing at the dashboard screen, Ruediger looked at the estimated time before reaching the rest area. It would take them forty-five minutes more.
The expressway was not as crowded as the city roads far behind. The lush greenery of the rolling hills and the golden wheat fields stretched far into the horizon.
’Moonville... and Amberwood. Has it been years since my first and last visit?’
Ruediger’s emerald eyes rested on Lariette’s sleeping face for a moment before returning his focus to the road ahead. He couldn’t help but recall the very first time he stepped foot in Moonville Village in the north.
Ruediger initially visited Amberwood. No one recognized or remembered him, but they did so to Lariette and Mrs. Evans. They mentioned that the girl and her grandmother had already moved.
Then, Ruediger headed to Moonville, only to learn Lariette had already left the village. One resident mentioned that the Evanses were not her biological family.
Hearing the news surprised Ruediger. This was something out of his expectations. Sadly, he didn’t learn in-depth details from the villager.
"Her grandfather hires someone to take care of the old Mrs. Evans. The girl usually comes to visit during breaks."
"Her family is sooo rich! Lari is so lucky! Still, she doesn’t forget about us here. Her grandfather helps to rebuild some old houses here as thanks."
Ruediger didn’t press further about Lariette. Knowing the little girl from his past was found by her wealthy biological family made him glad. He believed her life had changed for the better.