Persephone was puzzled by the scene unfolding before her. Instead of serving as her bodyguards, the two men appeared more like Seamus' subordinates.

After a prolonged silence, she glanced at him coldly, forced a smile, and said, "Seamus, are you so averse to trying the soup I prepared for you?"

"I've recovered, so I don't need it," he replied.

"Is it that you don't need it, or do you lack the courage to eat it?"

"Miss, you..."

Abruptly, he looked up, sensing a change in her demeanor.

Or perhaps she had always been that way.

Being a Hamerton, she was protected, but her core remained—stubbornness in adversities, the ability to discern one's intentions, and quick decision-making in times of danger...

Seamus bit his lip, studying her intensely.

into the harmless creature she often portrayed with a smile. "Seamus, do you think the medicine I prescribed isn't up to par? I thought this might not be the

it then. We won't be able to go home if something goes

a shiver

her innocent smile, he wondered if the brief,

a seat beside him. "I spent some time in Southeast Aciatic when I was young, learning about medicine with my great-grandfather. We

forced a smile

tough for you to stay by my side all these years, right? I have a bad

than just my attendant." She

if centuries had passed in those few seconds. Emotions rapidly

his eyes turned cold. She was certain he was no longer the person she

changed faster than

chuckled. "When I was young, you told me you were willing to

"I'll do

at him.

"Alright."

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