No Way Back by Anna Mac

His research was the only thing on his mind.

It was not that Yale enjoyed being obsessed with the research.

But other than that…

Yale had no interest in anything else.

He was like a robot that had been stripped of its emotions. His skills were all he had left.

But right now…

Since he and Jane had recognized each other as family, the warm emotions that had long been stripped

from his heart were awakened once more.

“That’s true. New Year’s Day is almost here. It must be so lively in the city. Yale, how is the development

of the lithography machine getting along?”

[Soon… I believe it won’t be long before we can publicize it and help the country with its current chip

predicament. Of course, Jane, you’ve also helped a lot.]

Yale did not forget Jane, who had cared for him so much. He reached out and patted Jane’s head.

“My, my. How did I even help? Yale, you developed a lithography machine. You’re the most awesome. By

the way, Yale, I’ve already hacked into the surveillance camera and saw Eden. Look.”

Jane took out her phone and showed Yale the video she had recorded when she hacked into the

surveillance camera.

Even though she could not see Eden in person, she could she him moving about.

Yale looked at it curiously.

With a few glances, he could tell that Eden was indeed one of their Teacher’s apprentices.

People like them, who had been raised by the Teacher, would subconsciously develop some specific

habits.

They had learned these habits from their Teacher, Humphrey.

It was like an indelible “mark”.

Except…

Eden did not look as cute as Jane.

Jane was more eye-catching.

Besides…

Now that she had one more brother, Yale felt that Jane’s attention on him was about to lessen even

more.

Without his knowing, Yale’s thoughts had strayed.

His eyes rippled slightly. They seemed dormant and dangerous.

Eden did not even know that Yale had targeted him before they even met each other.

“According to Josh, Eden’s medical skills are amazing, and he has a different way of looking at things.

He has a wealth of experience treating complicated illnesses we have never heard of. When Eden

comes out of that place, we can ask him to treat you immediately. I sent a message to Josh, but he didn’t

reply. I’m so angry. Is he busy?”

Jane did not notice anything amiss with Yale.

She spoke excitedly.

More importantly, she was excited to have another senior brother.

As she found more senior brothers, Jane increasingly felt like this was all a puzzle.

Besides, more people would be “pampering” her.

She felt even happier.

After discussing these matters, Jane planned to bring Yale to watch the New Year’s countdown

celebration.

“There’s a New Year’s Eve concert at the Harbor City Tower tonight. It’s quite sensational. Are you

interested, Yale? However, there will be too many people. For your safety, we’ll take this route. It won’t

be crowded.”

Jane marked tonight’s area of activity on the map.

To spend New Year’s Eve with Yale, Jane spent two days preparing the route and location.

She hacked into all the major surveillance cameras.

[it’s up to you, Jane]

Yale did not object to Jane’s decision.

He wanted to spoil her, after all.

Afterward, Yale and Jane disguised themselves and left the base.

At Harbor City…

“Yale, this is delicious. Try it! It’s grilled meatballs and roast asparagus. There’s grilled seafood, too. They

smell so good. This sticky date pudding is not bad, either.”

Along the way, Jane pulled Yale along as they strolled on the bustling streets.

They ate all kinds of food.

Because of the cold weather, eating warm foods felt especially good.

Jane did not feel guilty at all and was not worried about getting pimples.

Yale never ate these things.

It was not because Yale’s health was precious.

It was just that he was not very picky about food.

*

Anything that could be prepared quickly, that did not smell strange and would fill his stomach would do. It would give Yale. more time for his research.

Besides, at the No. 7 Scientific Research Organization Base, someone was in charge of Yale’s three daily meals. Each meal was up to the gold standard of nutrition.

So…

This was Yale’s first time eating these things.

Initially, he seemed a little disdainful.

He thought they looked a little unsanitary.

However, Jane was eating so happily that it was difficult for him to refuse.

He tentatively took a bite off the grilled seafood skewer..

Hmm…

It tasted quite delicious.

He took a few more bites.

It was like a new world had opened up to him. His taste buds were awakened.

Yale could not stop eating once he started.

How could these skewers be so delicious?

Was it because Jane gave it to him?

It must be.

Yale seemed to be eating happily.

Jane’s expression gradually softened.

She had to ask Clarence for permission to spend New Year’s Day with Yale.

Clarence said that only Jane could make Yale feel happy and at ease.

All they could do was provide Yale with everything he needed. They could not interfere with Yale’s inner thoughts and feelings.

They did not want Yale to abandon his career.

They just hoped that Yale could live life more normally.

And Jane was the only one who could do that.

Everyone was enjoying the New Year’s festivities.

Yale should also enjoy it to the fullest.

At that moment…

Jane’s phone rang.

She looked at the screen.

It was Josh.