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Sidri, come here.

Was Sidrion hearing things incorrectly? No, no, he wasnt. He repeatedly heard the same thing pronounced clearly.

If it wasnt that he was suddenly experiencing hearing problems, then surely, he was not hearing things incorrectly.

Sidrion turned around. He scanned his surroundings while he was at it. There was no one around, of course.

Apart from her.

Are you talking to me, by any chance? Sidrion asked, pointing to himself with an incredulous look.

Liliana smiled.

Yes, you. Sidri.

Sidri is right, since youre Sidrion.

Well, I mean, why are you

Sidri, hurry up and come here.

Sidrion furrowed his brow.

Curse that nickname. Even if Liliana was speaking casually to him because she was a noble, Sidrion found the nickname Sidri offensive.

For some reason, it seemed like hed have to listen to whatever Liliana said.

Sidrion swallowed down a sigh and then approached Liliana. He intended to look her in the eye up close and confront her about the ridiculous nickname.

But upon actually coming closer to her, Sidrion realized that no matter what he said, it would be of no use.

Shes drunk.

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At first glance, she looked fine, but her eyes were unfocused. Liliana was drunk.

Huu. Sidrion let out a sigh instead of holding it back upon learning that Liliana wasnt sober.

Liliana spoke.

Come here and sit down.

She tapped on the window ledge her arm was perched on.

How am I supposed to sit on that?

Was Liliana so drunk that she thought Sidrion was a small housepet? Indeed, it did feel like she was doting on a small animal with the nickname and her tone of voice.

It would be difficult to expect a drunk person to think rationally if he were to ask where exactly she thought this cute pet of hers was.

Sidrion stood in place and replied with his arms crossed.

Ill just stay here.

Why?

Just because. Do you have something to say? Go ahead and say it, Ill be listening from here.

Liliana, who had been staring at Sidrion blankly, nodded her head soon after.

All right. Listen to me from there then.

You know, I have a younger sibling

Edward Sorte? Or the duchess?

And several months ago, she got married.

So shes talking about the duchess.

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She got married and all, but

I dont know why she did.

?

Funny, right? She wont tell me the real reason why she got married or why it had to be her. I see that shes hiding something, so I cant even ask.

From my understanding, it was a marriage for business purposes, but is that not all there was to it?

Sidrion listened to Liliana quietly.

Liliana continued. What in the world is she thinking?

What burden is she carrying all by herself, with that delicate body of hers

Is it really okay for me not to know? Im her older sister and all

I dont know about anything else, but.

Sidrion opened his mouth.

He didnt want to give friendly advice to a drunk person, but he thought he could at least say this.

The duchess looks happy, from what Ive seen at the ducal castle.

Really?

Yes.

He wasnt making this up to comfort Liliana; it was the truth.

Sidrion thought about Kaywhin and Yelena. It hadnt been that long since the two met each other, but they suited each other well as if they were meant to be together from the start.

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One could tell just by looking at them, that there was such a thing as a relationship where two people needed each other, and they made the other happy and content just by being at each others side.

This is what people would call a fated partner.

Did everyone have a fated partner? Or was it a blessing bestowed upon only a specially fortunate minority?

If it was the latter, Sidrion didnt think he was part of the fortunate group of people.

Happy

Lilianas voice abruptly broke Sidrion out of his thoughts.

Shes happy I see

Thats good.

Liliana smiled brightly. It was the smile of someone who was truly happy, relieved, and assured.

Thank you.

Dont mention it.

You know, youre really nice. Sidri is a wonderful person. Sidri is friendly, kind, handsome

All of a sudden?

Lilianas compliments about Sidrion came to a sudden stop. But that wasnt all.

Liliana didnt budge an inch from where she was laying her head on her arm that was on the ledge.

Sidrion broke the silence.

Lady Sorte.

Miss Liliana?

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She gave no response.

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