When Arai woke up, she noticed the familiar ceiling of her room. She thought she had just woken up, not remembering anything that happened before. But when she tried to move, her body ached all over, and the sensation made her groan softly.
Then, all her memories came back.
As soon as she realized it, Arai quickly forced her body to wake up. She wanted to shout, but no sound came out of her parched throat.
'Commander!'
Suddenly, someone gently grabbed her shoulder, causing her to turn her head. She found a beautiful man with long hair—who looked so pale and listless next to her, looking at her in deep concern.
Zaha Serpentes looked at her with a dark expression. There was no trace of his flat expression, his whole face depicted the pain when he watch Arai wake up with a shocking gesture.
Zaha thought that Arai was in pain and her body reacted with a spa
In the silence, so many things went through Ezekiel's head. However, he was somewhat surprised.For the past three days, none of the negative thoughts had hurt him too badly. It felt as though Sorcery's side effects were no longer bothering him too much. He could still feel it a little, but not as bad as usual.Even when he thought about Harriet, his chest no longer felt that tight…Everything was like telling him that maybe Ezra was the one who made all this happen. His head became noticeably much lighter and his vision became much brighter. No voices were disturbing his head… and his body even healed quickly after being battered that night.He wanted to talk and ask Ezra about the change. Was she the one who removed all the Sorcery side effects that were tormenting him? But…Suddenly, Ezekiel heard the sound of a food trolley approaching. He turned his head
"I found him!"Heinrich, who suddenly shouted loudly, startled Heath and Miriam. They were sitting at the dining table with him that afternoon.He happened to start lunch a little later than usual. When Heinrich entered the dining room, Miriam and Heath were already inside, finishing their meals.But the Crown Prince of Hyacinth hadn't even properly started his meal yet when he suddenly stood up and left the dining room. His behaviour made Miriam and Heath look at each other.“His food just arrived. Where exactly is he…” Heath muttered under his breath with eyes narrowed.Miriam looked at her husband and shrugged her shoulders. “Well, never mind that... shouldn't we hurry? Sister Harriet is planning to meet with Madam Helena this afternoon, right?”Heath nodded. "You are right. Are you sure you want to come?"
Since receiving the Alpha Wyvern's attack that night, Liam had felt a change in his body. Something vague, but it was really there.First of all, it made it easier for him to wake up. His body didn't feel too tired after sleeping, and his joints didn't hurt too much when he moved. He still vomited blood several times a day, but he felt that this time it was not only blood he was vomiting but a similar disgusting red liquid.Today, Liam accompanied Harriet to meet her mother. Heath and Miriam would also come along, and they would meet Eoin together before actually meeting Helena.Harriet looked normal as if this was an ordinary day.As they were about to depart, Axias appeared, stopping them for a moment."Sorry I can't come. I have a lot of things to do,” said the middle-aged man.Harriet who heard his apology shook her head. "Don't apologize. You don't
Helena's words didn't bother Harriet at all. There was no sign of Harriet being surprised or offended either.When the waiter came, Harriet was still able to order her drink and have a light chat with the waiter while looking so calm. Her warm smile didn't change in the slightest, and even her body language was so relaxed."You need to stop comparing our genetic tendencies with a curse, Mother," Harriet said flatly.So many twins were born in the Goldlane family since time immemorial. Most were a pair of twin girls or maybe triplets. As Helena was born as three twin sisters, it would be possible for Harriet to give birth to two twin daughters.Helena turned her face away with a tired expression. "I had given birth to you and Heath without making any twins, yet now you still carry that genetic inheritance with you."Helena hated twins. Actually, she had no problem with twin childr
[25 years ago]Helena looked out the carriage window. In her arms, a small baby was fast asleep. A few minutes ago, she passed through the capital's gates, returning after several years of deciding to get away from this stifling place.But she was back.In front of the towering Goldlane residence, Helena got off her horse carriage. No one helped her, no one welcomed her.As she climbed the stairs to the door, suddenly the door opened. A middle-aged man looked at her hatefully and shouted, “How dare you come back here, you witch!”Helena ignored him. The middle-aged man was a butler of the Goldlane family from a family who had served the Goldlane family for generations. He also helped her parents to raise her under their control and torment.He and the servants standing with frowning faces behind him were the same people who favoured her two sister
"Well, we're maybe the same in that sense," said Harriet. "But when it comes to what we choose and decide, we're really different, aren't we, Mother?"Harriet chuckled, while Helena furrowed her brows.“The fact that you tortured the people around me and used nonsensical specific methods to educate me still makes me and Heath hate you. You're still a horrible person, and you're still making the wrong decisions," said Harriet.“The fact that you can see what's wrong with what I did shows our differences. I didn't create a monster!” snapped Helena sharply.“Mother, do you know what I realized after I get myself into this world?” asked Harriet.Helena widened her eyes.Harriet continued seriously. "That I'm not normal."The two of them glared at each other when suddenly Liam appeared and touched Harriet's should
"There is a memory from my childhood about my mother that I will never forget."Harriet spoke when they were back in their carriage. When the others heard, they all turned to Harriet.“My mother vents her anger with violence and abuse, be it physical or mental, and she enjoys it. But after that, something in her eyes changed. It was as if… she was regretting her emotional outburst,” explained Harriet.Heath averted his gaze, as Harriet continued.“My mother has a severe mental illness, and people with mental disabilities shouldn't be allowed to raise children," Harriet said flatly. "Of course, all that mental illness can't justify the things she's done."For Liam, hearing all that Harriet had been through sometimes made him feel amazed. Harriet continued to grow as a wonderful woman even after all that.Harriet indeed grew up being mo
[Obsidian Port Town]Laurel put her hands together in front of her face, as if in prayer. But actually, she was trying to steal glances at Derek who was chanting the prayer after his sermon today.The handsome reverend had been doing this every week, so he recited his prayers in a relaxed and calm manner. However, as he was leading everyone in prayer, he unintentionally saw a woman sitting on the back edge of the pew.Derek caught the presence of Harrie Gold, a woman who had not shown up at church for the weekly sermon in several weeks.For some reason, she looked prettier than usual… was it because it had been a long time since he hadn't seen her?Derek closed his eyes for a moment, trying to shake off these distracting thoughts. That woman is already married!Well, even though her husband didn't have the same belief as her…