Chapter 83

Episode 83

This is really bad.

"It's late today, so let's stay somewhere nearby tonight and head for Gracia tomorrow."

"Then will Star go back from here?"

"He should."

Disappointment was written all over Noah's face. She seemed sorry that her time with Star, after so long apart, was so short.

"You can come to the capital to see Star anytime."

"Wow, really?"

"Of course."

At the words "anytime," I looked again at Aidan, whom I'd been trying hard not to be conscious of.

"What's with you since earlier?"

"W-what do you mean?"

"You don't look happy at all."

"That must be your imagination."

"You seem a little angry, too."

"Why would I be?"

When I acted as though I had no idea what he meant, the space between Aidan's brows furrowed, but fortunately he said nothing more.

Besides, it was already too late to talk anyway.

We headed toward…