Chapter 32 - The thing about cookies (part 3)

"Ohohoho! When I give Zoemi my cookies he will be stunned how much I have improved and he will fall for me even more, without a doubt!"

Miriette boasted triumphantly, raising her fist in a preemptive victorious pose.

"Eh!? Those are not for the first prince?!"

"Pffft!"

Patishi became stunned and Miriette snorted at her reaction.

"For Horeo? Yeah, no. No way. My cookies are only for my Zoemi! But I would feel bad for leaving that guy with nothing, he is my friend and all... so!"

Miriette scoffed but then ended up looking to the side, scratching her cheek deep in thoughts before her eyes lighted up when she came up with an idea.

"I would like to give him some of yours, can I?"

"!!!!!"

Miriette actually asked someone for permission – and someone of a lower status than her to boot!

If Zoemi saw – or at least heard – about that, he would shed tears of happiness!

...or not, probably not really...