Serret greeted Lydia as she entered the ducal estate. She was a little startled that Lydia had arrived earlier than expected, but she forced a pleasant smile.
“Have you been well?”
Lydia returned the bright smile and took Serret’s hand. Her grip tightened—sharp nails digging into Serret’s palm. Even so, Serret didn’t lose her composure or her smile.
Yuan (Yuan/Yoan) instinctively wrapped an arm around Serret’s waist as if to shield her. Only then did Lydia release Serret’s hand.
Yuan was also taken aback by Lydia’s early arrival. He hadn’t yet managed to send Serret off to Moshelly as planned…
Just then, a familiar voice echoed from the entrance.
“The duchy looks the same as ever.”
Yuan and Serret turned toward the voice. Regan was striding in, looking around with a cheerful expression.
Serret’s face brightened. Everything else might have been in chaos, but she was genuinely happy…
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