Persephone was puzzled by the scene unfolding before her. Instead of serving as her bodyguards, the two men appeared more like Seamus' subordinates.

After a prolonged silence, she glanced at him coldly, forced a smile, and said, "Seamus, are you so averse to trying the soup I prepared for you?"

"I've recovered, so I don't need it," he replied.

"Is it that you don't need it, or do you lack the courage to eat it?"

"Miss, you..."

Abruptly, he looked up, sensing a change in her demeanor.

Or perhaps she had always been that way.

Being a Hamerton, she was protected, but her core remained—stubbornness in adversities, the ability to discern one's intentions, and quick decision-making in times of danger...

Seamus bit his lip, studying her intensely.

"I was joking," she reassured, transforming into the harmless creature she often portrayed with a smile. "Seamus, do you think the medicine I prescribed isn't up to par? I thought this might not be the correct prescription... But I can't recall what's missing or added to it.

eat it then. We won't be able to go home

shiver

at her innocent smile, he wondered if the brief, intense glare had been

something," she said, taking

Southeast Aciatic when I was young, learning about medicine with my great-grandfather. We made many incorrect prescriptions, and you were always our guinea pig!

forced a smile

stay by my side all these years, right? I have a bad temper,

more than just my attendant." She slowed

as if centuries had passed

was certain he was no longer

heart changed

young, you told me you were willing to

course," he asserted. "I'll do anything for

home immediately," she demanded, looking at him.

"Alright."

Catherine. She's old, and it's hard for her to

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