Unexpected Request

"That doesn't explain anything." Julie looked at Gale with confusion. She felt that sentence was full of riddles about which she knew nothing.

"Miss Julie, you don't have to think too much." Gale waved his hand like it was nothing. "I believe you will see it yourself."

Julie shrugged her shoulders. "If you say so."

"Now, I will take my leave." Gale gave a small bow as a courtesy and left the room.

Julie squinted her eyes at the door that was getting shut down. 'He always leaves after talking about some serious stuff and doesn't even try to extend the conversation to spend time with me. Does he really not like me?'

Again, alone in her room, Julie contemplated her worries that could be considered nonexistent according to Gale's heart.

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Burnheart Family.

The main entrance was decorated with dazzling lamps despite it being morning. Colorful ribbons fluttered in the wind and captured the eyes of many in the streets.

"What are the Burnhearts up to?"