Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2845

A disdainful smirk tugged at Finnegan's lips, though he was secretly pleased.

At noon, Valerie finally woke up. When she did not see Andrew, panic hit her instantly.

She spotted the note he left on the nightstand.

[Valerie, I left. Once you're back in Chetvine, live well and take good care of Luna. I love you both so, so much. Wait for my return.]

Her eyes turned red, and even though she tried to be strong, the pain of separation still crushed her. She quickly got dressed and stumbled downstairs.

The moment she reached the bottom step, she saw that everyone in her family had already gathered.

Finnegan stood there with a downright sour expression.

Valerie could not care about anything else and rushed over, her voice trembling as she murmured, "Dad, Andrew left."

Finnegan snorted. "You still have the nerve to call me 'Dad'? Did the two of you just elope?"

Tears welled up in Valerie's eyes as she said, "He left without saying goodbye and went overseas alone. I don't even know when I'll see him again. Dad, I really liked him, and it hurts so much right now."

Finnegan was furious and looked ready to lecture her. However, the moment he saw her break down crying, he lost his resolve. "You foolish girl… You could've liked anyone, but you had to fall for that reckless brat of all people. His mess and enemies in Holtrien are endless, so why would you put yourself through this?"

Valerie ignored everything and just cried her heart out.

Valerie smiled proudly. "Andrew is a martial emperor, and he's stronger than any ordinary martial emperor by a long shot. Roman Lawrence from Mount Lourneau was crippled by just one strike from him."

Finnegan's expression shifted slightly.

Elaine whispered, "Based on our intel, Roman is ranked third among the Seven Heroes of Mount Lourneau. He's a martial emperor at the third tier and incredibly powerful."

Finnegan murmured, "He crippled Roman with a single strike… Looks like that brat has truly transformed. Come on, we're heading back to Chetvine. Valerie, I'm no longer mad at you. In fact, I'm asking you for one thing: whatever happens, don't ever let go of this golden son-in-law."

Valerie burst out laughing.