Chapter 92

I blinked. As expected, I must have been mistaken—he was still talking with Terni.

The topic seemed to have shifted from their childish bickering to a serious conversation, so it felt awkward to go back.

As I wandered around and looked about, I realized something.

There was one spot where the ladies were particularly crowded together.

And standing in the center of them was…… Michael.

“Hm. I’d better not go near.”

Not wanting to get caught up in something troublesome, I subtly edged away—but Michael turned his head and our eyes met.

“Haha. Damn it…….”

My face smiled along with Michael’s, but my mouth did not. Unfortunately, Michael approached me.

Feeling the attention of others on us, this spot became uncomfortable.

“It’s been a while, Lady Obiedo.”

Perhaps conscious of the surrounding gazes, Michael greeted me formally, so I also gave a brief curtsy.

“Yes, it’s been a while. Lord…