...What? Calm down? From what- Oh.
Now blushing, Ellen replied, “…Oh, grow up for heaven’s sake!”
Squinting in response, Jacob then said, “You say that, but I’m a fully grown man who’s never been with a woman before, so… Honestly, that’s a natural reaction for me, no? That’s simply a fact, now if you’ll excuse me.”
Watching as he walked off, Ellen was left rather speechless. After all, even though she didn’t like it, she had to admit that he was right…
Throughout the next two days, Ellen continued waiting for the medicine from her senior while also keeping in contact with Zivon… and in the end, they all gathered at the jetty.
It had been a while since she had last seen this man up close, and he looked much more rugged than before in his grey jacket and black pants. Despite clearly having a tougher time than usual, however, he still appeared as charming and prestigious as ever…
Walking up to him, Ellen said, “…It’s been a while…”
“That it has. Thank you for coming…”
After a short pause, Jacob cleared his throat before saying, “…Well? Where is my thanks?”
Following a dry chuckle, he patted Jacob’s shoulder and replied, “I appreciate the help… How’s Xav looking?”
“…Stable is the best way I can put it.”
When he heard that, Zivon immediately felt his heart ache. He could only imagine how pitiful Fabiola had been at the time…
Continuing to fan the calming incense, Ellen added, “Did she manage to find her mother…? And did she leave with her…?”
“No… She… She wasn’t able to locate her… But she saw a small balloon and… Whenever she tried to pick it up, it drifted further away… Until…”
“…Go on…”
“…The balloon… stopped at an alley… and she was pulled into it…”
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