Ever since the Fourth Prince started visiting the secluded palace,
Hella’s relationships began to change once again.

"Ain! Zeleon is coming to visit the palace today!"

"I went to the market with Zeleon today, and there were so many fascinating things!"

"Leon gave me this necklace for my birthday! Ain, what do you think? …You think it’s really pretty? Hehe… thank you."

She had started calling him "Leon" now.
They had become very close.

Watching from the sidelines, I felt my insides burn, but I didn’t let it show.
For the sake of preserving the happiness she felt right now.

Hella had always been alone.
Aside from me and Melena, this was likely the first time she had ever interacted with someone else.
And for the first time, it was with someone she could call family.