Chapter 79: Chapter 79

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Edgar could hear noises from the outside. There were many voices, but only the calm and clear laughter of a woman reached his ears. It was Rubica's. He quickly pushed his wheelchair to the windows. He hid behind the curtains lest anyone saw him, but he couldn't suppress his curiosity.

He could see Rubica laughing through the clear window. She was probably having a good time. Today she had more people with her than usual. She had hired a girl from the annex as her lady-in-waiting, and it appeared she had made her and her friends join her for the walk.

'Is that her?'

Edgar could immediately tell who Elise was. Rubica's expressions were very different when looking at her than when she looked at the other girls. Edgar was looking from afar, but he could clearly see that difference. Rubica glanced at Elise while she slowly talked to the others and smiled happily. It looked like she was eager to compliment the girl each time she did something.