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HE/HEROINE AND MY VILLAINESS

(THE SECOND TRIAL)

Alda jolted awake from her angry state and looked in haste at Kayla, who had worried eyes and a forced smile that said she should control herself for a while because the Duchess was still here with them. She received her signal and made her mind away from thinking about what she saw earlier. She looked at Duchess Aerwen, who looked at her with a concerned face. She happened to also see her having an angry expression earlier upon mentioning her approval of her request. 

"Are you okay child?" Duchess Aerwen asks. Alda forced a smile and an answer. 

"Yes, mother, I am fine. I'm only tired. Thank you for your approval, " 

The Duchess sighs in relief upon hearing her reply, then says it is a good way to start the day.

"Okay, you can go back to your room first and rest. Mrs. Tilda, Marsha and I will talk for a while to catch up on things, "