Pauline

While his words put a small, happy smile on Lily's face, they made Sera even more nervous.

It was then something clicked in her mind as she frowned, 'What's going on? Why am I so nervous? Is it just because I'm worried she wouldn't treat me well?'

She knew this wasn't the case. It didn't take her more than a split second to realize the true reason–she was worried, worried that Max might not love her the same as Lily.

Realizing this, she took a deep breath and thought, 'It doesn't matter whether he loves her more than me or not, as long as he sincerely loves me and I love him.'

This was the reason she gave Riva when she told her he had more women, and it still held true.

Immediately, all her nervousness vanished, and she smiled at Lily.

"Hello, Lily. I'm Sera. I'm sure Sir Max has already told you about me."