Chapter 16

A group of nobles stood by the lake, pointing at a struggling girl and laughing.

Brows furrowed, Everly threw the two cream cupcakes towards the group and jumped into the lake.

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Claire struggled, her eyes were filled with tears. The vision of the group that was mockingly laughing at her became blurred. She had no idea what she did to them to cause such hatred. She wondered what she did wrong.

She felt difficult to breathe, it was like she was suffocating.

Save me, I'm scared.

She pleaded hard inside, hoping someone will save her from this suffocating answer.

As if her wish was heard, she saw a peach-haired girl with golden orbs jumped into the lake. The girl was within a shimmering light orb, she open her arms and Claire lifted her own, circling her arms around the girl's neck.

When they were out from the water, Everly turned to look at the girl.

The girl was looking at her as well. She had long wavy icy blue hair cascading down her back, her skin was flawless as the white