[Warning: adult scene.]
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"I refused." Aveline's heart had already belonged to Ren, so she only wanted to be with him.
"Did he not give up and keep asking you to marry him?" Ren's voice was still calm, as if there were no anger or hatred within him.
"Yes." Aveline nodded. "He has asked me seven times."
"Don't worry. If you don't want to, no one can force you." Ren would protect Aveline no matter what.
Even if that meant fighting the new head of Valcrest Village.
"I will protect you as well, mother." Elara would not let anyone hurt her mother or make her do something she didn't want to.
Aveline smiled softly. "Thank you."
They continued eating.
This time, they chatted about something else since talking about the new head of Valcrest Village ruined the mood.
After dinner, they headed to the front yard.
Ren and Elara suddenly remembered when he came to her village for the first time. Back then, they spent time there every single night.
