Chapter 320 - Haze (2/2)
It was not exactly accurate to say that they were best friends The Nancy family and the Senia fa, she had ad Marlene as an elder sister However, Marlene’s attitude towards her wasn’t as intimate as her attitude to Lize, and because of Ellenson’s humble attitude and admiration towards her, it was difficult for Marlene to treat her as a friend After she entered the academy, because of her proud attitude, it was also difficult for her to interact with others It was only because the relationshi+p between Nancy’s faotten closer Although her relationshi+p with her wasn’t as close as Lize, but she still thought of her as a younger sister
However, Ellenson’s actions sometimes made Marlene feel a little bit helpless, like now
She wanted to refuse her invitation because noasn’t a good time for tea and chat, but she also found it difficult to say no since their relationshi+p was indeed good Marlene also needed to consider her as the eldest daughter of the Nancy family, so she would need to maintain the relationshi+p between two sides However, she was the heir of Senia family after all, so it would be i to her own preferences
This was how nobles interacted with each other
Thinking of this, Marlene sighed These few days in the roup, she felt alive and relaxed Because in here, she didn’t have to worry about her identity and others’ identity; she could just freely express her likes and dislikes
But now, since she was already back in the Golden City, Marlene felt that she lacked this freedoain
Since Ellenson had personally invited her, then it would be bad if she refused it As Ellenson had said, currently, there was nothing particularly important for her to deal with Anne only kne to eat and sleep; she had cootten about her heavy injuries after she slept This place’s security was also very tight, so there’s no need for her to worry As for her own safety, she didn’t really consider much If it was in the Deep Stone City, people who didn’t know her ht try to look for trouble, but in Golden City, basically no one dared to do that
What’s more, if they really wanted to do so, they wouldn’t have the power She was afor a while, Marlene thought that there wouldn’t be any probleree with her invitation
“Alright, if it’s just tea… I think I can spare so Marlene’s answer, Ellenson sly and flushed Even her eyes went teary It could be seen that she really cared about this invitation Seeing her expression, she also began to regret being a little uncaring about her at first
Thinking until here, Marlene turned around towards Lize and Christie
“Then, Lize, Christie, I’ll be going out for a while Please tell Mr Rhode that I’ll be back as soon as possible”
“Alright, Marlene”
Hearing Marlene’s answer, Lize quickly nodded She didn’t notice that at this ti at her with a hateful expression It was only a second when both of the with each other, and Ellenson quickly smiled She held Marlene’s hand intiether Lize felt that she was doing it on purpose just to show off
When they arrived at the entrance, a luxurious carriage was already waiting in the front Marlene nodded towards Christie and Lize and entered the carriage Seeing her gesture, Lize and Christie also hurriedly waved their hands to say goodbye However, Ellenson didn’t seem to want them to do so; she looked at the two of the to the coache moved and quickly left
“That sister doesn’t seem to like us very o of her hand and said uneasily She had been bullied for so many years, so she was very sensitive towards other people’s psychological characteristic response Although Ellenson hid it very well, but Christie was keen enough to perceive the deeply hidden hostility and disdain towards her, whichunderestiood friend of Sister Marlene
“… Let’s go back, Christie”
But Lize didn’t respond to Christie She just watched the back of the carriage as it disappeared and shook her head Unlike Christie, she understood how Marlene felt Although she had been adventuring for so rew up as a royalty, so she understood the cos That’s why although she had the saht as Christie, she was more mature than her and was able to understand Marlene’s decision
Thinking until here, Lize took Christie’s hand and walked away
The luxurious carriage cahborhood, which looked beautiful There were cobbled roads, clear water, greeneries, and beautiful sculptures on both sides of the road It looked really delightful
“This is not your house, Ellenson”
Walking down the carriage, Marlene looked at the street view on both sides and frowned However, Ellenson gently smiled
“This is ood, very quiet, and not noisy, so we don’t have to be afraid of being disturbed It’s a very good place”
“Indeed, it looks quite good”
Seeing the beautifully decorated elegant building, Marlene nodded Ellenson walked forward and chuckled Soon, there were attendants who opened the door and guided them inside
The interior of the mansion was like the exterior—very luxurious There was a hint of sweet fragrance in the air, and the red velvet carpet on the floor felt soft and comfortable The corridor on both sides was filled with exquisite statues and paintings Marlene ad Ellenson to the living roo black tea had already been prepared Just as Ellenson had said, it was a normal afternoon tea
“Elder Sister, please coet this black tea
Ellenson attentively stretched out her hand and personally poured a cup of black tea for Marlene, and Marlene also did not refuse She took a light sip Soon, the black tea’s uniquely bittersweet taste quickly spread on herher feel relaxed and refreshed
“How about it, Sister?”
The girl placed both hands on her cheek while looking at Marlene Hearing Ellenson’s question, Marlene only smile and nodded
“Not bad at all, Ellenson It seems like you understand my taste really well
“Naturally, you are the dearest elder sister I admire the most Also, try this cake; this was also especially made for you Please try it, it’s imported from the south Sweet and cold, very delicious”
As always, the conversation between nobles was boring Marlene absent-mindedly took the cake that Ellenson handed her while instinctively raceful response If Anne had been here, she would have shown aof here, Marlene sh there’s no way that Anne could eat like her and these nobles, but seeing Anne happily eating also made Marlene very happy… She wouldn’t be able to experience that kind of feeling in a noble tea party,
“Elder sister, you have changed…”
Just as Marlene was tasting the cake, Ellenson stared at her and sighed
She lowered her eyes and a trace of despair and anger flashed through her eyes However, Marlene was still ihts and did not notice it
“When I heard that you were leaving Golden City, I was very, very worried I was always afraid that soht happen to you… and now you’re back, but … you seee, Ellenson We are growing, and everyone will change; I will change, and so will you”
Marlene put down her knife and fork She looked at the girl beside her, but what she saas Ellenson’s restless expression
“But I don’t want to change, sister I only want to ood thing, is it, sister? Why are you so serious when you’re with me when you can smile at those lowly people? Can I not be compared to thean to thicken The originally faint, sweet fragrance had wrapped around Marlene like honey Marlene shook her head, and her conscious gradually beca around her see
“Sister, why?”
Marlene looked up and saw Ellenson’s blurred figure She stood up and came towards her
“Why? I have always admired you so much, but why do you prefer to treat those lowly people as your friends, and not me as your friend?
“Ellenson… you…”
Marlene clenched her hands, she had instinctively sensed that so and wanted to chant a spell However, on the next htest sound
In her eyes, Ellenson’s figure had begun to get blurred and distorted Her body had begun to becoth
“But, its alright sister… Just as you said, everyone will change, and so willfor your friendshi+p…”
Her vision turned black, and Ellenson’s voice was also fading The endless darkness had completely sed Marlene’s consciousness…