A Different Kind of Life

After hearing what Carlos said, the Stones also spoke up. "Yes, Maddy, just return to the family. Carlos only spoke in anger previously. You two are father and daughter. There's no feud that you can't resolve!"

"That's right! Maddy, quickly come back to the family. You carry the blood of the Stones, and no matter what, you're one of us! Please forgive Carlos!"

"Maddy, the Stones need you, and you need the Stones too, don't you? Just stay with us, and we can take it that nothing has happened. When you come back, you will be the next helmsman!"

…

The Stones persuaded her one after another.

But they had forgotten that Geoffrey, the former helmsman, had once wanted to hand over the position of helmsman to Maddy. Since she had turned it down then, she wouldn't accept it now.

Besides, after seeing their shifting attitudes today, Maddy couldn't stand their coldbloodedness and heartlessness, as well as how they only cared about pros and cons.