Xyla closed her eyes, but it was not a sound sleep.

Ricos Bridge, the snow-capped mountains in Sweltzar, the fireflies in Southeast Aciatic… These scenes flashed before her eyes, and she soon saw a young Janine. They were still in school uniforms as they cheered at the bottom of the Elps, motivated each other in the national library, and shone in various academic competitions…

“Say, what kind of man will you marry in the future?”

“I don’t know. Our families will get that sorted anyway.”

“Haven’t you thought of resisting? I’m going to marry a man I love. I’m ready to give up everything for him!”

“You’re too naïve! Men aren’t dependable. We’ve got to rely on ourselves in the end!”

“Janine, be my child’s godmother when I have one, okay?”

“Mm… Why don’t you have a daughter? I’ll have a son. Isn’t it better if we become a family!?”

“It’s a deal!”

Xyla grabbed the blanket, her tears drenching her lashes.

“Xyla! That man isn’t worthy of your love! He only wants the Irwins. You’re being used! He’s lying to you! Wake up!”

“Stay out of my business! Janine, we’re no longer friends!”

“Janine…” Xyla murmured inaudibly, “The Irwins took advantage of him, actually. He isn’t wrong…”

been wiping Xyla’s sweat. “What are you talking about? Where do

and looked at Janine in alertness. She tried to say as calmly as possible,

looked surprised. “What’s wrong

an arm around Xyla’s shaking shoulders. “I’m going

“Wait…”

failed to hold them back as Cordelia quickly took Xyla out of

asked her softly, “Madam Baker, do

the side eye. “Could

shut up

Xyla’s fading backs in deep thought. She then looked down and realized

it up

old, and you still like the same thing! Sigh, did

the princess you gave

through the medical box

for her to come over with a chuckle. “Cordelia, forget it… I don’t need to

froze and looked at

little tired. “I’m just a bit tired. I’ll be

are you sure

“Yes.”

then.” Cordelia carried her laptop there. “Have your nap. I’ll write up my article. I’ll be able to help you in time

and patted Cordelia’s

the one who had been holding up this fragile family.

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