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172.4 K
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Reading
14 h, 21 m
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Elliott pointed to each person in the picture with his finger as he spoke. All the figures in his drawing were smiling brightly. “Everyone’s smiling. It looks happy to me.” “Yeah! It was fun. I played a lot with Mom and Dad. I even raced with Dad, and when we got hungry, we ate sandwiches.” The mat and basket placed in the center of the field seemed to have been drawn to represent that moment. ‘Joel’s not there.’ Edith thought of the one person missing from the picture, and…-
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She had no idea why she had developed this ability, but Edith decided to be grateful for it regardless. “Skyle?” Just as she stepped down from the carriage, Edith spotted a familiar figure standing near the front door. It was her contract husband, Skyle. As always, he stood with perfect posture, looking at her. He must have arrived home a little earlier than she had. “You’re already off work?” “Yes. I’ve decided not to take on evening duties for about a week, following the…
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Elliott was an adorable little boy with sparkling, curious eyes. His speech was clear and his expressions articulate; he came across as incredibly bright. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Elliott.” “Me too!” Responding to Edith’s warm greeting with a bright smile, Elliott suddenly tapped Sophia’s arm and leaned close to whisper in her ear, “The Duchess is Mommy and Daddy’s friend, right? Like Melanie.” Of course, the so-called whisper was anything but quiet, and everyone in the…
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*** Hartmann County’s residence was located in the heart of the capital’s most affluent district. Though called a “residential area,” each building resembled a grand estate, and the gardens attached to each mansion were of formidable size. Edith took a quiet breath, unnoticed. Though she now lived in a house she could never have even dreamed of in the past, visiting another’s estate always made her nervous, especially when the house was this grand. Adding to her unease was the…
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“I would like to apologize for underestimating your social skills.” “…Oh, is this about what you said before?” Edith, momentarily puzzled by Skyle’s unexpected words, quickly grasped his meaning. She recalled that day, back when they had been preparing for the tea party—when he had told her not to put in too much effort, as he did not have high expectations. "Yes. You have steadily built meaningful relationships, have you not? I admit my judgment was premature." He was…
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The Viscountess’s acquaintance likely had concerns regarding their child as well. Perhaps that was why the two had bonded so easily. In the past, Edith would have been delighted by such an introduction. However, she could no longer feel unreserved joy at the prospect. She was no longer a teacher working at the center, nor a tutor in need of more work. “Oh dear, I’ve put you in a difficult position, haven’t I, Duchess? Please forget about this. I’ve already informed them that it would be…
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“Thank you. For paying attention to what I said. You must have been busy with all your work, but thanks to you, I had a wonderful time.” Despite the silence, she smiled brightly, her expression as clear and radiant as ever. It made it all the more difficult to look at her directly. Whenever he met that gaze, his thoughts seemed to falter, refusing to function properly. It was likely because he wasn’t used to it. As was his habit, Skyle lowered his gaze, but then, he froze. Edith’s face, which…
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A name on the list, yet a child she had never met. And perhaps, one she might never meet. ‘Christian was said to be possessed by a demon, wasn’t he?’ Was it even possible to peer into the heart of a child whose body had been taken over by a demon? More than that, did his heart even still exist? ‘If those five stars include Christian’s share…’ Without reclaiming Christian’s soul, filling all five stars would be nearly impossible. And for her, that task was as good as…
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“Really, the reason... Of course, I requested a meeting for both of them.” A much softer voice broke the silence. As if Vivianne had not been wearing a rigid expression, she gently placed her teacup down with a modest smile on her lips. “I am fully prepared to face the consequences of my rudeness that day. I also want to apologize for failing to grasp the situation properly and inadvertently hurting your feelings, Madame.” Having practiced countless times, pretending to be calm wasn’t…
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Inside a large iron cage, shaped like a birdcage, was a group of dogs the likes of which she had never seen before. No, calling them dogs seemed excessive, they were far too small. Puppies would be the more appropriate term. “Oh my, they’re absolutely adorable! Just look at those pointed ears. How could anything be this adorable?” “Truly! I’ve never seen such beautiful puppies before. They look just like dolls!” “Miss Hayes, what kind of puppies are…
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