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

tucked Xyla behind her and looked at Janine in alertness. She tried to say as calmly as possible, “Madam, my mother doesn’t feel well. Please

surprised. “What’s wrong with

wrapped an arm around Xyla’s shaking

“Wait…”

them back as Cordelia quickly took

Baker, do you need

there to look into?” Janine gave him the side eye. “Could I not know her when we

assistant shut up and

and Xyla’s fading backs in deep thought. She then looked down and realized that the scarf Xyla had bought had fallen to the floor in

it up

the same thing! Sigh, did

too reliable as one, but… the princess you gave birth

through the

come over with

froze and looked at her in

“I’m just a bit tired. I’ll be okay after a nap. Go draft your article. Finish up your work as soon as you

are you sure you’re

“Yes.”

“Have your nap. I’ll write up

and patted Cordelia’s

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