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On the terrace in the common area of the castle, Charlotte blows the night breeze and looks at the snowy world outside the castle.

He felt that the night was too long, and everyone's thoughts were tied into dead knots that were difficult to untie, and he was overwhelmed. For the first time in his life, he was pessimistic about the future, feeling that he would rather face Gerald than stay in this castle for even a minute.

But he told himself that he could solve it. No, rather, I have to solve all of this.

"Don't worry, don't be afraid, don't be afraid. "No matter how long the night passes, the dawn rises, as it has been for countless days and nights." I can fix it all, I can get everything back on track, I've done it so many times before, so I can do it this time......"

He heard footsteps behind him, so he wiped the corners of his eyes, blinking so that the cold wind of the north could dry the marks in his eyes, or at least make them less conspicuous.

He looked back and saw Cecilia wearing a cloak to protect herself from the cold and carrying two glasses of red wine to the terrace. The moment she saw her, Charlotte felt boredom welling up in her heart, he had already encountered too many troubles tonight, and now he just wanted to stay and not see anyone.

Especially women!

"I'm sorry, did I disturb you? I saw you blowing alone in my room, so I thought you might need a glass of wine to keep you warm. Cecilia handed one of the glasses of red wine to Charlotte, smiled and said, "Don't worry, this glass of wine will kill a master." ”

Charlotte looked at her for a few seconds, Cecilia shrunk her slender neck in the cold wind, her cheeks were red, and her pale red pupils were moist, with both the green charm of a girl and the mature elegance of an adult woman.

"Ahh Cecilia immediately realized something," Elbert matter...... I'm sorry. I've heard that you have a good relationship with him. ”

Charlotte took the glass, remembering that Cecilia was also worried about her family's future, and immediately said, "No, I should say I'm sorry." In fact...... Everyone knew that it had nothing to do with the Ferrard family. Don't worry, I won't let anyone hurt the Ferrards. ”

"I know, I know. Cecilia said, "I heard about it, thank you for taking care of my mother." ”

"It should. We're friends, friends who grew up together, aren't we?"

Cecilia lowered her head in loneliness, and quickly raised her head and smiled, "Yes, we are friends. Cheers to friendship!"

"Cheers to friendship!"

The wine glasses touched slightly, and the two took a sip of red wine, looked at each other and smiled.

"Remember when we first met?" asked Cecilia, holding her glass and leaning on the railing of the terrace, "You are in the treetops of the orchard, nibbling on the green fruits, and spitting the pits everywhere." ”

Charlotte suddenly remembered that day fifteen years ago, and he laughed, "How can you not remember, I was quite fucked up back then, right?"

"The first impression is not always good. I was thinking, how could there be such a man in the world who did not know how to get into the castle of Ferrard, what farmer's child, and why did he wear the clothes of a nobleman?"

"Hahaha......" I don't know if it was because of the effect of alcohol or the topic, Charlotte's mood improved inexplicably, "And then? Why didn't you just throw it away?"

"I was in a bad mood at the time, my father asked me to marry a stranger, and I wondered why my life had to be decided so hastily?" Cecilia smiled, the night breeze ruffling the ends of her hair, and her cheeks illuminated by the castle light reflected in the snow. The light was very soft, so it made her cheeks look extra gentle and charming, "So when you told me if you wanted to go and pick green fruits together, I said yes. I was even thinking that it would be nice to go with this strange boy, that might be another option. But later, I learned what fate is. ”

The topic was not easy to continue, Charlotte could only say, "Yes, everyone wants to escape from their own fate, thinking that my fate is up to me, but ......"

He spread his hands and took another sip of wine.

"Don't get me wrong, I don't mean anything else by telling you, I don't want you to add pressure. You've had enough troubles. Cecilia tilted her head and said seriously, "I'm sorry! I've always wanted to say sorry to you, but I've never been frank enough to let this sorry come thirteen years late." ”

"For what?"

"For the grievances you have suffered. After coming out of the small town of Santos, I shouldn't have been so you. I later found out what you had been through, that you must have been scared of the butcher in the town of Santos, right? You went to great lengths to get out of the town, but I blame you for not having an aristocratic demeanor. I...... I don't even know why I said that. ”

"That's none of your business, Cecilia. You don't need to be sorry. In fact, I've always been quite aristocratic. Charlotte tried to lighten the mood.

He succeeded, and Cecilia smiled, "I know. But that's the real spirit. You treat people sincerely, although you love to mess around, you have kindness and compassion for people, and you have the courage to take responsibility. And not like the aristocrats who blame each other. It wasn't until all these years that I realized what a noble spirit it was. ”

"Hey, Cecilia, are you really talking about me?" Charlotte laughed, "Are you talking about me?

"Maybe I'm too biased. ”

Charlotte smiled at her.

"Charlotte, I want to say that I've always appreciated what you've done. You seem to be a little troubled, and Elbert's must be painful for you. But I want to say that you don't need to take all the blame on yourself, don't blame yourself for the fault of others, it's not your fault. You don't have to worry too much about me, the Fallard family won't fall because of this. ”

Charlotte suddenly wanted to cry, and he looked at Cecilia for several seconds, and drank the wine from his glass.

"Sorry, the wind blinded my eyes. He pressed the bridge of his nose, "It's late at night, I'll send you back." We all get a good night's sleep and tomorrow will be better. ”

"Tomorrow will be better!" Cecilia also drained.

After that, Charlotte sent Cecilia back to the room, and he watched Cecilia enter the room and suddenly said to her, "Cecilia!"

"Huh?"

"Thank you, you're a ...... Beautiful and kind girl like an angel!"

"I know. ”

Cecilia blinked, smiled and closed the door. The wind from the wooden door ruffled her sideburns, and her charming cherry lips were slightly upturned, looking beautiful.

Charlotte shrugged her shoulders and rubbed her eyebrows.

"Elle, I'm just now realizing that I haven't noticed a single thing. ”

"What?" said Elle in a muffled voice in his chest.

"Was Cecilia so charming?"

“…… Hmm"

"You're not going to tell your sister that, are you?"

"Crepe ......"

"What?!"

"When I get back to Icewind Castle, I won't tell anyone about the three crepes!"

"Hah! you greedy bastard!"

Charlotte's mood was inexplicably cheerful.