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

Xyla behind her and looked at Janine in alertness. She tried to say as calmly as possible, “Madam,

“What’s wrong with

my place to disclose it.” Cordelia wrapped an arm around Xyla’s

“Wait…”

them back as Cordelia quickly took Xyla

do

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

up

then looked down and realized that the scarf Xyla had bought had fallen to the floor in their hurry

it up

the same thing! Sigh, did you think you were still a

princess you gave birth

home and frantically rummaged through the medical box once she

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

and looked

bit tired. I’ll be okay after a

you sure

“Yes.”

there. “Have your nap. I’ll write up my article. I’ll be able to help you in time

and patted

been holding up this fragile family. Books Chapters

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