160 New Start...

"Oops...I meant this one." Mika switched to holding up her ring finger before turning to return to the celebration.

Ailwin stood in the clearing, pondering what sticking up one's middle finger meant?...

Thinking about the words Mikaela spoke, Ailwin felt a pang of genuine guilt. However, he couldn't deny that if given another chance, he would still have someone follow her.

*Sigh*

"I'm not even married to her yet, and I'm already on my way to being a henpecked husband."

Mika walked out of the inner garden lost in thought. The words Ailwin said to her, were eye-openers. Since dealing with Lord Kendel and coming back to the Udava Clan, she has obtained a basic understanding of her limitations.

*Sigh*

"I believe hiding away inside the Amara clan for all these years has stunted my growth...." Mika looked down at her hands, clenching them in frustration.