In My Next Life I'll Win the Heart of the Male Lead
There's nothing wrong with Adelaide's life. There's nothing wrong with being cheated on. After all, half of marriages end in divorce and most end from infidelity. There's nothing wrong with getting addicted to an otome game. After all, everybody has something they're obsessed with. There's nothing wrong with reincarnating as the villainess instead of the heroine. After all, the villainess is richer and more powerful. There's nothing wrong with the villainess chasing after one of the love interests. After all, it's not like he's the canon route. There's nothing wrong with Ophelia's life.
A Helpful Girl
Roland's hand shoots out, catching May before she can crash to the ground. "Oi oi, watch it kiddo, that could've gotten ya hurt."
May sniffs unhappily and pushes herself up with a stubborn grunt, scrubbing her eyes with her fists. "But I have to be a big help!"
I purse my lips when I hear that, and place a hand on my hip, looking down at the young girl. "May."
May perks up instantly when she hears me call out to her. "Uh? What is it?"
"Come here. Let's talk." I hold out a hand for her.
She wiggles in excitement, running up to take my hand with hers.
I kneel down next to her.
May beams up at me. Those wide blue eyes of hers are so full of innocence and expectation. It's sweet, endearing, and painful.
Painful...because I know how much pain she's locking up behind those, despite being such a young age.