Tears and Ache

Flora was limiting her contact with Mielle as much as possible. She may pretend to be tired, sleepy, or sick to not stay alone with her. The doubt made her disgusted with her friendship. That was a fake friendship finally wasn’t it?

Mielle is working for Claude.

How hilarious the truth can be sometimes. Her silly self thought Claude was jealous of Mielle because she was spending more time with her! Every time Flora recalls that she would laugh at her naivety and stupidity.

At night, Flora comes back to the Knightly’s manor every night and takes care of the kids. She watches over their studies and takes care of their needs. They were her only refuge from the coldness the world is giving her.

She rarely saw Claude after that night. Every Time they meet, they would only exchange some cold greetings and never make eye contact. She may report to him the children’s state, and her missions and training progress. Nothing more.

She stopped smiling at him and stopped welcoming him at the door