258 Final Words

A heavy sigh escaped Suzuki Ara's lips as she continued to stare at her phone. She already knew it was useless to feel glum as it would change nothing. Still, a part of her felt like sulking, and she got irritated with herself.

Since when had she become someone so petty? She used to be someone very understanding. Even if the king had allowed her to do many things, she had always been aware of her restrictions as a princess – as Alistair's sister. What she couldn't get from begging her brother, she wouldn't mind. She would accept things easily. But now…

But now, she had shockingly become someone despicable…

"Hey, Ara!"

Rin's voice rang in her consciousness, startling Ara from her thoughts.

Huh?

"What's wrong, Ara?" Miharu asked as Ara blinked several times, wondering how in the world she hadn't heard them earlier.