Chapter 23
Chapter 23
They would never allow anyone to bully their only child. If they had to give up living with her just to
ensure her safety, they would do anything for her. Despite the circumstances that forced them to
separate, their love for their daughter remained unwavering, and they would not tolerate anyone
mistreating her.
Little did they know that anyone who dared to harm their daughter had not even been born yet, and if
they were, they would meet their demise before even contemplating such actions.
Observing her parents' expressions, Sandra could tell that with their intelligence, they must have
conducted thorough investigations into Levy Anthony and the Anthony family. They likely had an inkling
of the connection between Levy Anthony and the Anthony family of City A in the capital.
Her parents were concerned that once she started living with the Anthony family, she might face
bullying due to her background and education. Sandra assured them, "Don't worry, Mom and Dad. Your
daughter won't be at a disadvantage. I promise I will continue my studies and go back to school."
After that, she turned to her mom and said, "Mom, it's getting late, and I arrived with the driver. I don't
want to keep him waiting. We will see each other on Sunday. I just came to collect my belongings."
"Thankfully, my things are still packed, or else I would have had trouble with parking," she added with a
sigh of relief. With that, Sandra headed to her room, retrieved her bags, and made her way downstairs.
Before Sandra could leave, she bid farewell to her parents. To her surprise, both her parents handed
her a bank card. She looked at it, realizing that it was no ordinary card. It had no spending limit. Sandra
paused for a moment, unsure of what to say. Finally, she spoke up, "I don't need these cards. If I ever
need money, I'll let you know."
Her mother gently replied, "No, honey. I know you don't want to trouble us or rely on us, but you're our
only child, and we want nothing but the best for you. We work hard to earn this money, and we want
you to enjoy it. Please take it. It'll give us peace of mind knowing that you won't lack anything."
Her father chimed in, "Yes, baby, you should take these cards. You never know when you might need
them. Use them whenever you want. You're about to start university, and it wouldn't be appropriate if
you didn't have enough money. Besides, if you don't take it, then who will use our hard-earned money?
It's all yours, so use it as you please."
Sandra felt deeply moved. She knew that no matter what she said, her parents would insist she take
the cards. It was best to accept them without further protest. After expressing her gratitude, she left
their villa and found the driver patiently waiting for her. She thanked him and settled into the back seat.
The driver inquired, "Where to, madam?" Sandra replied, "To the Anthony family residence," and
remained silent for the entire journey.
As they made their way, Sandra couldn't help but reflect on everything that had happened that day. She
never expected to be married at the age of nineteen, soon turning twenty in a few months. Finally, they
arrived at the Anthony family mansion, where maids eagerly approached to assist her with her
belongings. However, Sandra politely declined their help, informing them that she would ask if she
needed anything.
After bringing her belongings to their bedroom and organizing them, Sandra decided to relax and
unwind in bed. She was so exhausted that she fell asleep without even realizing it. It wasn't until
midnight when Levy returned from the office and inquired with the maids if she had already eaten.
The maid replied, "Since she came back, she has been in the bedroom without coming downstairs. I
thought she was busy, so I didn't want to disturb her. I will go and call her now that you're here, so you
can have your dinner." Levy told the maid not to bother calling her and instead instructed her to prepare
the dinner and send it to their room. He then proceeded to their bedroom.
Knocking on the door before entering, Levy was surprised to find Sandra fast asleep. A smile
unconsciously formed on his face as he gazed at her peaceful expression. Sitting down beside her,
Sandra abruptly opened her eyes and instinctively moved her hands to defend herself. Caught off
guard, Levy didn't expect a girl who grew up in a village to possess such swift and dangerous reflexes.
Even the esteemed Lord Anthony of the capital could be subdued within a minute. However, he quickly
regained his composure and reassured her, "It's alright, it's me, Levy. I won't do anything to you."
Hearing his voice and recognizing her husband, Sandra relaxed and sat up in bed. She apologized,
saying, "I'm sorry. I thought it was some intruders. You know, living in the village, there were often
troublemakers. So my great-grandparents' friends arranged for me to have a teacher who taught me
self-defense."
"Heh, indeed, self-defense," Levy chuckled. "If I hadn't reacted quickly, I might be lying in a hospital
bed right now. But to you, it's just self-defense, right?" He gazed deeply into her eyes, as if trying to
discern her true thoughts. Sandra met his gaze momentarily before averting her eyes and clearing her
throat. She requested, "Could you please give me some space? I would like to use the bathroom."