Chapter 49

In the past, whenever I had a problem at home, I would always panic and run to my dad, asking, "Dad, what do I do? How do I handle this?"

He would respond, "Jen, in all situations, stay calm. Being frantic won't help."

Reflecting on this, I felt a pang of sorrow, as if my father's presence was still with me.

I looked at Luke and asked, "Luke, my dad had another favorite saying. Do you know what it is?"

Luke raised an eyebrow and confidently replied, "Of course."

We spoke almost simultaneously:

"Accept good fortune without excessive joy; face adversity without fear; enjoy peace without indulgence; confront danger without panic. A person who can remain calm amidst turmoil is deserving of the utmost respect."

After we finished, Luke and I exchanged a smile.

When Luke smiles, he looks very attractive. It's a stark contrast to his usual cold and distant demeanor. How do novels describe it? As gentle as a spring breeze in February? A ray of sunshine on a cloudy day?

I thought, if he