TSHL 57

Adela lifted her head and stared straight at me.“…Do I have something on my face?”When I tilted my head at her, Adela’s cheeks flushed.“No, it’s just… you’re really beautiful.”“……”“I want to grow older like you someday. Elegantly.”“What…?”

Her words made me suddenly embarrassed, and I sucked in a small breath.But Adela was still looking at me with shining eyes.Come to think of it, this was the first time we were looking at each other after knowing each other’s true identities.Somehow, Adela looked different.The way she was looking at me—that gaze was one of admiration.

Then Adela let out a soft laugh.“Thinking back, I must’ve been such a fool. I still don’t know how I didn’t recognize you when we first met at the riding arena.”“……”“You were someone I always wanted to meet at least once.”

I looked at her.“You wanted to meet me?”“Yes.”Adela nodded.“You’re admirable.”

Me?…Why?

This time, I stared…