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…”

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

tried to say as calmly

surprised. “What’s

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

“Wait…”

back as Cordelia quickly took Xyla out

assistant asked her softly, “Madam Baker, do

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

assistant shut up 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

picked it

the same thing! Sigh, did you think

as one, but… the princess you

frantically rummaged through the medical box

to come over with a chuckle. “Cordelia, forget it… I

froze and looked at her in

even without the meds.” Xyla was a little tired. “I’m just a bit tired. I’ll be okay after

are you sure you’re

“Yes.”

“Have your nap. I’ll write

and patted Cordelia’s

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