fixed on hers. “Didn’t I already say? We’re friends. Eliza. There’s no need to

Eliza froze for a moment, then broke into a smile. “Alright, I get it?

Nolan raised an eyebrow, his gaze still locked on her, as if unwilling to let it slide.

Eliza sighed in mock defeat. “Fine. I understand now.”

It seemed even the way she referred to herself had changed.

Eliza suddenly noticed something as she thought about it.

Nolan rarely referred to himself as Prince Nolan when speaking to her. She couldn’t quite pinpoint when the habit began.

However, she went along with it since Nolan chose to act that way.

The night’s still young, and the Light Show is in full swing. Serenity, why not stay up with me and have a merry time together?” said Nolan.

Nolan and Eliza melted into the lively crowd of the Light Show, surrounded by glowing lights and the cheerful buzz of the festival. They wandered down the street, stopping to browse and shop wherever something caught their eye. Before long, Nolan’s hands were full.

bought the water lanterns they picked out together, the snacks, and other things–one thing after another.

but before long, Nolan had taken everything off her hands. By the time they reached the halfway point of the street, his

act, someone from the crowd. stepped forward and took all the items from Nolan’s

carriage and store

“Yes, sir

smile and said, “Let’s keep

“Sure!” said Eliza.

that point, Eliza felt completely at ease, without

By the end, Eliza was

been ages since I’ve had a chance to just wander

light

had always been so tense, always on guard. When was

Nolan, turning to

I did.

it. She was genuinely

she hadn’t been that happy for a long time. Maybe it was not just in this life but

Then let’s

His sharp gaze swept toward the nearby crowd, his expression turning sey.

the matter?” asked

unusual behavior and followed his gaze, but couldn’t see anything unusual.

his head lightly “It’s nothing. Do you want to keep looking

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glanced at her feet and decided not to

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