"Nothing special"
Sensitive by nature, she immediately caught the subtle shift hidden in Alaric Von Seraph's words as he shook his head lightly and replied. "I just feel relieved seeing that you no longer carry that psychological burden from the past."
The sentence was calm, almost casual, yet Sylvandria's expression still darkened.
A ripple passed through her gentle, watery eyes. Emotion surged, then was forcibly pressed down, leaving only quiet restraint behind.
Raphael, Marcus, Tifanny, and Zora exchanged glances. They all understood what Alaric Von Seraph meant.
Sylvandria's admiration for Alaric Von Seraph had never been a secret. What made things awkward was Alaric Von Seraph's attitude toward her.
He had never truly harbored romantic feelings for Sylvandria. His closeness had always been rooted in responsibility and protection, even after Julian's involvement.
