Before Rivera could ask if she was okay, Mercedes lifted her head, bursting with energy again."So I'll explain this place to you. This place, the North Africa castle where you were brought to, is like a guest place. We have different classes of guests, and not even I have an idea why you're here."Rivera tilted her neck, wanting to ask the question burning on her tongue. But recalling Mercedes' sad face, Rivera had the idea that Mercedes' memory must be too painful for her to talk about.She blinked, filled with curiosity, and asked, “Why?”"Because all the girls, including me, were sent to the dormitory." Mercedes explained, her attention grabbed by a beautiful sunflower.Mercedes plucked the sunflower and carefully tucked it into her hair. She twirled with a smile."Do I look beautiful?"Rivera tried to push down the thoughts, but she couldn't. Why was she always different? What did he plan to do to her?"Breathtaking," she whispered."Yes!" Mercedes giggled and pumped her fist in
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