The Endgame Chronicles (by Hugh White) novel Chapter 453

Chapter 453

Liam’s heart was pounding wildly the entire ride, beating far faster than it ever should.

Before long, Hayley turned onto a street on the south side of the city.

This area was home to the people of Base K1.

After joining the league, each base was assigned its own district, with a full street or block for residents to live together.

Once the city was reclaimed, resources became abundant.

Plus, the league population was small. There was no longer anything like the crushing real estate pressure from before the apocalypse.

People could live in homes as large as they wanted. Anyone who wanted a full suite to themselves could have on

Housing was no longer something that weighed people down.

For ease of management and work coordination, everyone still lived within their own base’s residential zone.

This street was the residential area for Base K1.

Hayley rode the electric scooter off the main road and into a quieter side lane. After they left the busy streets, several peaceful garden-style townhouses came into view,

This was where Liam and Samuel lived now.

As soon as Hayley arrived, she heard clear laughter coming from inside. There was an elderly man’s voice, and a woman’s voice as well.

“Aunt Ruby must’ve arrived already.”

Hayley stopped the scooter at the gate.

“Yeah. I had someone pick her up early,” Liam replied.

As soon as they finished speaking, the heavy iron gate opened. A woman in her early 30s, wearing a fitted dress, walked over with a bright smile.

“Holly! Come here, let me kiss you!”

“Aunt Ruby, we’re at someone else’s house. Behave yourself,” Hayley said quickly.

“What do you mean, someone else’s house? From now on, this is your grandpa’s place!”

Hayley and Liam were puzzled

“Holly, Liam, you’re finally back!”

At that moment, a hearty laugh rang out from inside

Samuel, whom they hadn’t seen in a long time, walked out smilingg

“I’ve got big news for you! I had such a great time talking with Ruby I like her so much that I’ve decided to officially take her in as my daughter!”

Samuel turned to Hayley.

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“Ruby and I already registered at City Hall. From now on, the family ranks get reshuffled. In public, you call m Grandpa’. In private, I’m still your brother.”

Hayley was stunned.

Privately, my foot! What kind of mess was this?

Liam was the most shocked among them.

He had only stepped out for a bit, and suddenly, he had a new aunt.

“Liam, come on, say hi to your Aunt Ruby!”

Liam hesitated before saying, “Hi, Aunt Ruby.”

“Good boy!” Ruby smiled so hard that her eyes nearly disappeared. “I made something good for you and Holly. From now on, you’re both my precious kids.”

Liam hadn’t recovered.

“And Liam,” Samuel added cheerfully, “From now on, Holly is your sister. You have to protect her.”

He looked at Hayley with pure satisfaction.

“I’ve always wanted a granddaughter like Holly. Now, my wish has finally come true. Holly, come inside and hav a couple of drinks with me.”

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