Nelson looked at Alexia, who was now living in the Hood family's house, feeling somewhat dazed.

Once upon a time, Rita had lived here for a long while after leaving his side, and the Hood family had taken very good care of her at that time.

But now...everything had faded away.

Alexia, noticing Nelson constantly watching her, touched her face questioningly, "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

Nelson shook his head, "No!"

Hearing his denial, Alexia looked even more uneasy.

Nelson asked, "Are you getting accustomed to being here?"

The question startled Alexia a bit, but she soon nodded in response.

This...