After the singing stopped, there was a long silence.

Grief and a small hope spread like seeds from Esther's voice to the hearts of all present, who stayed in the emotions that were transmitted, and could not recover from them for a long time.

Two larks and a few pigeons flew away, the sound of their wings flapping seemed to break the stagnant time and space of the place, gradually returning everything around them to normal, and people came back to their senses from the shock.

Richie was the first to applaud, his hands flushed and unaware, and his face was full of innocent smirks.

In fact, everyone had a smile on their faces, and although they were different, they all felt the resonance in the song, and many people applauded along with Richie.

Before the confusion on Esther's face had completely dissipated, she was overblown by the enthusiastic applause around her, and her face was as red as if cooked.

When Agnes and Josephine rushed up to hug her, Esther was almost crushed by them, and Norn seemed to want to rush up but was embarrassed, and was cramped around the three of them, Candela showed a rare natural smile, and her eyes were full of admiration. Richie raised his arms and thanked the passers-by who were still clapping, almost flying off the ground.

Calwin wiped the tears from his face with his fingers, licked the crooks of his fingers, and tasted the salty taste with the tip of his tongue. Since he was expelled by his father and changed to his mother's surname, he has not cried for many years, and he has almost forgotten this feeling of burning eyes.

"Luna Duboa......" Calvin whispered the false name and looked up at the sky again.

I don't know why, the haze in the sky dissipated slightly, faintly revealing the gray-blue distance behind, making the whole square a lot clearer, which is quite rare for the eternally gloomy weather in Beckland.

Soon, Calvin got rid of the sentimentality touched by the singing and returned to his normalcy: at his suggestion, Richie began to play a light and lively dance music, and Calvin bent down and bowed, playing the aristocratic ceremonial style, and he held out his hand in the direction of Esther: "I wonder if I have the honor of inviting our musical elves to dance together?" ”

Another slender and delicate hand fell into Calwin's hand, and when he looked up, he saw Agnes' smiling face, and her apple-colored lipstick made the smile on her face even sweeter and more enthusiastic: "Luna, she's shaking her head, I guess you don't mind me jumping, right?" ”

The corners of Calvin's mouth twitched, "No, don't mind. Then please, Miss Fashion. ”

This time Esther shook her shaker cheerfully, and joined Josephine and Candela in Richie's accompaniment. Esther's face was still flushed, and that bright smile was a good match for the sunflower hat on her head.

Norn looked at Esther with burning eyes, and his heart was peaceful except for joy, and the whispers and voices that troubled him were cut off by the marvelous "Birch Forest", and were briefly away from him.

Norn's hand was raised and lowered, and he didn't dare to cross his heart in front of the public.

After the "orchestra event" was over, the group made their way to their apartment on Lily of the Valley Street, where Calvin and Rich hopped into a horse-drawn taxi to go to the fruit and vegetable market, bringing back a wide variety of ingredients.

According to Richie's words, he wanted to treat everyone who had actively participated in the event today, and no one except Josephine had been allowed to enter the kitchen, so he could only laze in the dining room.

Candela followed Esther almost every step of the way, and Agnes even pulled Esther to talk and chatted non-stop, neither Calwin nor Norn found a chance to communicate with Esther privately, which made Calwin a little annoyed, but Norn kept smiling, and interjected a few words next to him from time to time, acting much more active than usual.

Richie's cooking skills are indeed not bragging, and the Fenerport rice and Fenerport seafood noodles he makes are very generous, and everyone portions some of them on the plate, and Esther bites her tongue because she eats them too quickly.

Calvin joked that the only person in the square today who didn't cry finally shed tears because of the food.

Esther wiped away her tears and laughed along with the group.

If it weren't for the fact that she was burdened with mortal enemies, hidden extraordinary powers, and couldn't figure out the secrets of Xiao Qi and Xiao Wu or even herself, Esther really hoped that this life would continue forever.

It was impossible, she always knew in her heart.

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The night sinks into thousands of homes, and the weary people return to the eaves, and the Sunday belonging to the goddess of the night is about to leave, replaced by the Monday belonging to the goddess of the earth.

As Esther sat on the low couch to relax, there was a sudden knock on the door, and according to her spiritual instinct, which had begun to play dead again, Esther guessed that the person outside the door was Norn—and the young man standing behind the door proved her guess right.

Norn's expression was apprehensive and expectant, and even in the dimly lit hallway, his eyes seemed to glow: "Good evening, Luna. ”

"Good evening, haven't you slept so late? Everyone looks tired today. ”

"It's a good thing you haven't slept either, I've finally come to talk to you about something," Norn glanced sideways at the top of the stairs, he didn't hear any movement from downstairs, and couldn't miss the opportunity, "I'm going to see a gentleman tomorrow, it's a very noble man." I don't know about you - can you come with me? ”

Esther hesitated, "I'm sorry, but I have to go to work at the café tomorrow, or Lady Martha will be very angry." ”

"It won't take up your working hours during the day, only at night! The meeting started in the evening, and the gentleman probably didn't have time to receive us until after the meeting......"

Norn's eyes were so sincere that Esther couldn't refuse anymore with his humble look full of pleading, and she nodded in embarrassment: "I know." Where is the location? ”

"Queens! So you don't have to worry about anything, just go with me, the security over there is very safe. ”

Esther was noncommittal about this, but out of trust in Norn, she smiled and responded: "The main thing is that the distance is not close, we better leave early, and when I get back to the apartment, we can pass?" ”

Norn happily returned with a sincere smile: "Of course! I'll hire a rental carriage and coachman, so you don't have to worry about the trip. ”

"I know, then you should rest early, your dark circles haven't disappeared yet." Esther pointed to Norn's eyes.

"Thank you, Luna, you don't know how important this is to me," Norn rubbed his eyes and waved his hand in embarrassment, "Good night, I'm sure I'll get a good night's sleep tonight." ”

"Good night, Norn, I wish you a good night."

Norn nodded, watching Esther close the door, listening to the sound of the doorknob locking, Norn's smile deepened, and he walked to his room in 602.

He's going to have a good night's sleep tonight.