Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Who Doesn’t Have a Water Ability?

Sierra Sullivan was still trying to figure out what was happening when another voice sounded from outside.

"Cousin."

Even though it had been a long time since she’d last heard it, Sierra Sullivan recognized the voice instantly.

’It’s Autumn Lynch!’

’She would never forget that voice!’

’But why is Autumn Lynch with Hugo Cheney?’

"Cousin, why won’t you open the door? Is it because you have a guilty conscience?"

Autumn Lynch’s voice was filled with endless grievance, even trembling on the verge of tears.

’This was Autumn Lynch’s usual tactic.’

’Those words, which seemed to be questioning her, were actually meant for Hugo Cheney.’

Just as Sierra Sullivan was thinking this, she heard Hugo Cheney’s voice.

"Autumn, don’t cry! Don’t worry, I’ll get justice for you! We can’t let this go!"

"Sierra Sullivan, if you had the guts to do it, why don’t you have the guts to open the door? Open up!"

"What? You were so bold and ruthless when you were harming people, and now you’re just going to hide like a coward?"

"Let me tell you, this residential complex is about to become a safe zone, and my father is its leader. If you cross me, you can forget about staying here! This house will belong to Autumn from now on!"

Hearing this, Jayce didn’t hesitate for a second and threw the door open.

"Hugo Cheney, who gave you the confidence to say something like that?"

Hugo Cheney was half a head shorter than Jayce, and skinnier.

Standing face to face, the first impression was that Hugo Cheney’s presence was completely overshadowed by Jayce’s.

Hugo Cheney lifted his chin. "Jayce, what’s the meaning of this? Are you trying to stick up for Sierra Sullivan? Does your dad approve? Sierra Sullivan caused the death of Autumn’s parents. She deserves to be killed for it!"

’Autumn Lynch’s parents are dead?’

’How did Autumn survive?’ 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Curious, Sierra Sullivan looked over at Autumn Lynch.

Even though she hadn’t said a word, the moment Sierra Sullivan’s gaze fell on her, Autumn Lynch turned her head away, not daring to meet her eyes.

Although she tried her best to hide her emotions, Sierra Sullivan could clearly see the guilt written all over her face.

’It seems the cause of Claire Winters’s and Desmond Lynch’s deaths isn’t so simple!’

A smile played on Sierra Sullivan’s lips. "I’ve been here the whole time. How could I have caused the death of Autumn Lynch’s parents?"

"Didn’t you trick Autumn’s family into going to the villa? You moved all the food and water out, then tricked them into starving for a whole day. When night came, you ran off by yourself and left them there. The sandstorm hit suddenly. They had nothing to eat or drink, and Autumn’s parents died because of it. How can you say you didn’t cause their deaths?" Hugo Cheney demanded loudly.

Sierra Sullivan looked completely innocent. "But that day was the anniversary of my parents’ death. I told them I was fasting. I didn’t seek them out; they came to the villa looking for me. When evening came, I figured the day was almost over and they were hungry, so I drove out to buy some food. Who could have expected the sandstorm to hit before I was done shopping? I was closer to this place at the time, so I had no choice but to come here. Is there a problem with that?"

Hearing Sierra Sullivan’s explanation, Hugo Cheney was clearly surprised. "Autumn, is that what happened?"

Autumn Lynch’s fists clenched, and she cursed inwardly, ’This idiot!’

’Sierra Sullivan just gave a brief explanation, and he actually believed her!’

’Not only did he believe her, but he had to turn around and ask me like that!’

’How was she supposed to answer?’

Seeing Autumn Lynch’s silence, Sierra Sullivan grew even more curious. "Why aren’t you talking? Was my description inaccurate? The sandstorm was huge, and Aberrant Beasts were everywhere outside. It was incredibly dangerous. Is it really a problem that I didn’t go back to find you?

But there is one thing I’m curious about. With no food or water, my aunt and uncle died. So how did you survive? And how did you run into him? What did you tell him about me? Why did you say I killed my aunt and uncle? I didn’t do a thing!"

Autumn Lynch dug her nails viciously into her palm as tears streamed down her face.

"Cousin... I’m not blaming you. It’s just that it was all too much of a coincidence... Cousin, I don’t have parents anymore either. From now on, it’s just us two sisters in this world!"

As Autumn Lynch spoke, she walked toward Sierra Sullivan, opening her arms for an embrace.

Sierra Sullivan immediately sidestepped her. "I wouldn’t dare hug you. Just a moment ago, you were saying I killed your parents. And you still haven’t answered my question. Your parents died, so how did you survive? What did you eat? What did you drink? How did you meet Hugo Cheney?"

Autumn Lynch turned her face away, her beautiful features streaked with tears, but she refused to say a single word.

The sight broke Hugo Cheney’s heart. He immediately stepped in front of Autumn Lynch. "The search and rescue team found Autumn in the villa district and brought her back. Is there a problem with that? When she was rescued, she was on the verge of starving to death. As her cousin, it’s bad enough you don’t feel sorry for her, but to keep pressing her like this? What are your intentions?"

"Aren’t I just showing concern for her?" Sierra Sullivan retorted. "I’m just curious what she ate and drank to hold on until the rescue team arrived. I just hope she didn’t eat anything... unclean!"

As Sierra Sullivan said this, her eyes were fixed on Autumn Lynch.

When she said the word "unclean," Autumn Lynch’s expression clearly became unnatural.

Although Autumn Lynch said nothing, a guess had already formed in Sierra Sullivan’s mind.

’Autumn Lynch... she’s truly ruthless.’

Autumn Lynch sobbed for a while, then looked at Sierra Sullivan with red-rimmed, pleading eyes. "Cousin, can I live with you from now on? As sisters, we can look out for each other!"

Sierra Sullivan looked at Autumn Lynch with a half-smile. "Of course... not."

"Why?" Autumn Lynch’s eyes filled with astonishment, not understanding why Sierra Sullivan would refuse her.

"What if you die too, and Hugo Cheney claims I’m the one who killed you?"

Autumn Lynch’s eyes widened in shock.

’What was Sierra Sullivan saying?’

Hugo Cheney frowned at Sierra Sullivan. "What nonsense are you talking about? How could Autumn possibly die! You probably don’t know yet, but Autumn is a Superpower User! A Water Ability user, at that! Do you have any idea how precious a Water Ability is?"

"Precious?"

Jayce scoffed.

"Who doesn’t have a Water Ability these days?"

Hugo Cheney was instantly speechless.

’He’d actually forgotten that Jayce also had a Water Ability!’

’And a very powerful one at that!’

Jayce pulled Sierra Sullivan into his arms. "Sierra is going to live with me. No one else is getting near!"

Autumn Lynch stared at Jayce in surprise, her gaze shifting to the hand he had wrapped around Sierra Sullivan’s waist. She looked like she wanted to say something but held back.

"Cousin... didn’t you used to say you hated how arrogant Jayce was? Why now... Are you only with him because he has a Water Ability?

Cousin! You really don’t have to lower yourself like this! I have a Water Ability too. I might not be as strong as him, but I’ll work hard! You really don’t have to give yourself to him just for that!"