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…”

wiping Xyla’s sweat. “What are

looked at Janine in alertness. She tried to say as calmly as possible, “Madam, my mother doesn’t feel well. Please don’t talk to her like

surprised. “What’s wrong with

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

“Wait…”

as Cordelia quickly took Xyla out of the

“Madam Baker, do you need me to check them

side eye. “Could I not know her when

up

and realized that the scarf Xyla had bought had fallen to

it up

still like the same thing! Sigh, did you

but… the princess you gave birth

rummaged through the medical box once she

come over with a chuckle.

and looked at her in

a bit tired. I’ll be okay after a nap. Go draft your article. Finish up

are you sure

“Yes.”

“Have your nap. I’ll write up my article. I’ll be

smiled kindly and

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