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28.1 PRODIGAL SON 1
“There’s only one way to find out for sure,” said Jester.
I watched as his fingers pinched at the cover of the diary and pulled. I thought he was going to actually rip off the cover. There was a dull flash of light, and he continued to pull on something only he could see, as if he was peeling off clingwrap. There was a small popping noise, and the diary suddenly snapped open.
“April 5, 368 AI,” a cool, female voice murmured and I nearly jumped out of my skin. The diary was floating in front of Jester, the pages turning along with the voice as if there was actually someone who was reading the entries aloud. Now, I am not someone who spooks easy, but I got shivers imagining that the ghost of the previous owner—instead of a spell, as Jester soon explained—was doing that.
“…told Aurelius not to wander around that area. I told him so many times! And yet what does he do? He went to the caves again, and this
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Jester dropped us off at the terminal. Freya got out first, saying something about clearing the way with security as she eyed the gathered reporters outside with disgust. I was used to being swarmed by the media so I wasn’t too concerned, but I did appreciate her giving Jester and me a few minutes of privacy.“I’ll be with you as soon as I can,” he told me, brushing my cheek lightly with his fingers. “Until then, don’t go anywhere without Freya.”“Of course,” I said, smiling reassuringly. “I’m more worried about you. What you’re going to do—”“—is necessary,” Jester finished, and there was that determined look in his eyes again, and I knew that nothing I say will change his mind. “And you’re risking wrinkles by worrying about me. I will be fine, no matter what happens.”I wanted to argue, but what could I say? My boyfriend is a bad-ass g
I Make My Own Happy Ending 29.1 LAPSE IN GOOD JUDGEMENT
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I Make My Own Happy Ending 29.2 LAPSE IN GOOD JUDGEMENT 2
Freya knew that if she hung around with Alisa, it was possible that she would come face to face with Prince Colin sooner or later. Everyone knew that they were close. There were even those who speculated that they were more than friends. Admittedly, Freya had been one of those who initially believed those rumors. Maybe that was partly why she hadn’t been too keen on the idea of Alisa joining the Fourth. To her, Alisa Vega was both a reminder of and a connection to the elf prince and the glitzy dreamworld of the upper-class—a place out of her reach, and somewhere Freya would not belong. But then she saw with her own two eyes how madly in love Alisa and Jester were (even though he doesn’t show it much, Freya was certain the Vice-Commander felt the same way). After witnessing how Alisa broke through Jester’s defenses through sheer effort and persistence, Freya had a newfound respect for the actress. And whether she admitted it or not, she felt more comfortable around he
I Make My Own Happy Ending 30. 1 TRUE COLORS 1
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I Make My Own Happy Ending 31.1 AUTUMN FASHION WEEK 1
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I Make My Own Happy Ending 32.1 GLAMOUR AND GRIT
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