But it seems like everything is different now.
His blue eyes were bloodshot, and the emotions in them were unreadable to her.
But looking into his eyes, she only felt a little uncomfortable.
He had some bluish stubble on his chin.
Wearing a military uniform, with gleaming gold medals and a bright red sash, he just didn't seem to be in good spirits.
Arthur asked, "...Are you alright?"
Almost simultaneously, Li Aili asked, "Are you alright?"
Another silence followed.
Li Aili said, "Let's go inside first and then talk."
After saying that, she lifted her skirt and walked into the palace first.
Just as Li Aili turned around, Fisher-Nankey tossed Arthur a photo stone.
“Don’t be so polite, ‘former brother-in-law’,” he said coldly.
Arthur frowned slightly and put away the projection stone.
Li Aili hadn't walked far when she heard Victoria's cheerful voice.
Hi~ Ellie~~
Victoria, holding up the hem of her red skirt, ran happily toward her.
"Ellie~~~"
She seemed to have become the only color in this palace.
The lively and cheerful girl dispelled the dark clouds brought by the gathering of the undead.
This relieved Li Aili.
Hello, Victoria.
Then, Victoria opened her arms and rushed towards Ellie.
Li Aili felt her arm being gently pulled, and her back slammed into a hard chest.
Victoria missed her target.
Arthur's voice was low and warning, "Victoria."
Victoria stuck out her tongue. "Stingy Arthur!"
Li Aili belatedly realized that she was being held in the arms of someone, her ex-husband.
“…Your Grace, the Duke,” she couldn’t help but say.
Arthur reluctantly let go, his fingertips seemingly filled with reluctance.
Victoria moved closer to Ellie and extended her hand.
A beautiful ruby ring adorned her fair hand.
She smiled sweetly, her words brimming with happiness, "Ellie, I'm getting married soon!"
Li Aili was taken aback, and subconsciously said, "Congratulations."
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