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.

"Seamus, do you think the medicine I prescribed isn't up to par? I thought this might not be the correct prescription... But I can't recall what's missing

it then. We won't be able to go

Unknowingly, a shiver ran down

wondered if the brief, intense

Aciatic when I was young, learning about medicine

a smile and

you to stay by my side all these years, right?

than just my attendant." She slowed down. "You're

as if centuries had passed in those few seconds.

was certain he was no

human heart changed faster than

young, you told me you were willing to do anything for me. What

he asserted. "I'll do

immediately," she demanded, looking at him. "I don't want

"Alright."

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