Chapter 38
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"Are you done choosing, Lili?" Michael approached Aiden and me, asking if we were ready, although it seemed more important to rein in Luca and Joshua than the two of us.
I nodded slightly and discreetly glanced at Aiden with an anxious expression in my eyes.
'He hasn't said a word yet, why am I feeling so anxious? Even Joshua and Luca, who are running around inside the store, don't make me anxious… wait, shouldn't I calm them down first?'
"Lu, Josh! Don't run!" I called out, pushing my tray aside for Michael to hold.
'You might ruin Marchioness Cladice's masterpieces!'
I shouted at Luca and Joshua, hoping to get their attention.
'I understand how excited you are to go out after being stuck inside the mansion, but haven't the adults taught you better? Well, Cedric probably did, at least…'
"If you don't stop now, I won't give you any dessert when we get home!"
