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…”

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

tried to say as calmly as possible, “Madam, my

“What’s wrong

Cordelia wrapped an arm around Xyla’s shaking shoulders. “I’m going to send her back

“Wait…”

back as Cordelia quickly

do you need me

side eye. “Could I not

assistant shut up

looked down and realized that the scarf Xyla had bought had

picked it up and

like the same thing! Sigh, did you

but… the princess you gave birth to is

frantically rummaged through

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

and looked at her

I’ll be

you sure you’re

“Yes.”

Cordelia carried her laptop there. “Have your nap. I’ll write up my article. I’ll

Xyla smiled kindly and patted Cordelia’s

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