Special Spin-off Chapter 19
What If: The Right Thing to Do (1)
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"I like you, Freddy."
"Looking at the weather, it seems like it’ll rain soon. I’ll tell a servant to have an umbrella ready for you."
With that sudden confession came a sudden response.
If someone overheard, they might wonder if they heard it right because the conversation seemed to have no context.
‘Today’s the ninety-third time, huh?’
I clicked my tongue in annoyance and took a small bite of the cookie in front of me.
Frederick smiled faintly in response.
It was a familiar scene for me.
As I grumbled inwardly, Frederick suddenly blurted his words out, even giving me a puzzled look.
‘I did think he’d take in a confession so casually, even in such an everyday situation. But still…’
"I don't know what you think of me. Do I seem shameless enough to accept a child's confession so easily?"
I pursed my lips and responded curtly.
