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?

to say as calmly as possible, “Madam, my mother doesn’t

“What’s

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

“Wait…”

Cordelia quickly took

do

gave him the side eye. “Could I not know her when we

up and quietly backed

looked down and realized that the scarf Xyla had bought had fallen

picked it up and

thing! Sigh,

the princess you gave

home and frantically rummaged through the medical box once

her to come over with a chuckle.

and looked at her

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

you sure you’re

“Yes.”

her laptop there. “Have your nap. I’ll write

Xyla smiled kindly and

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