Chapter 33

As Azure made his way towards the stairs, he heard Beatriz's voice call out to him. He turned around to see her approaching him with a concerned look on her face.

"Azure, why didn't you come home with Francine?" she asked, her tone tinged with worry.

Azure sighed and looked down at the floor. "We had a misunderstanding," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper.

Beatriz nodded in understanding, her expression softening. "I see. Well, if you need to talk to her, she's upstairs in her room."

Azure thanked her and started to make his way toward the stairs once more. But before he could take another step, Beatriz spoke up again.

"Wait, Azure. Did you see Floch outside?" she asked, her tone suddenly turning stern.

Azure nodded, but his gut churned at the memory of their heated argument.

Beatriz's expression darkened. "I don't like that guy's guts. He seems like a dangerous guy. Promise me you'll look out for Francine, especially when it comes to Floch."

Azure felt a sense of war