“Are you sick, Ruru?” Russiana asked behind me. I was lying on the bed while covered with a blanket.

“No, I’m fine, sweety.”

“Are you sure? Your voice is hoarse, Ruru. You sound like an old woman.”

“No, don’t come near Ruru. I’m having a cold. You might catch it,” I reasoned when I felt Russiana take her body to the bed where I was lying on. I don’t want her to see my face. It was already swollen with tears last night.

Fortunately, Russiana was asleep with Thraia, so they didn’t notice my sudden arrival. When I remembered what happened last night, I couldn’t help but cry. I immediately...