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23: It Has Been 3 Years Already
"Are you really going to leave me here?" He smiled at her, his gaze adoring, as he took her in his arms merrily.
"Be good, I'll be back in some time." She pouted at him and broke free. Turned her head away, seemingly upset. She did not want him to leave.
"I'll take you back with me next time. How about that?" The female looked up to him, her mood turning good.
"Promise?" He kissed her head, his warmth embracing her whole being.
"Yes, promise."
Humming, she was watering her flowers, when a sudden noise shocked her. She flipped her head and saw an orange head flying toward her, so she moved, not wanting to bump into an excited and panting adult Felicia who was still the same as before.
"Young miss, that.. that.. Madam Anderson is requesting for your presence in the living hall." Ria calmly nodded, and went inside. She made a mental note to come back again.
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