Chapter 433 (1/2)

Chapter 433: Unrequited Love

Translator: TransN Editor: TransN

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“Enjoy.” The maid placed some wine on the table and gave the three people a strange glance. “If you need a refill, just pull the rope near the door.”

“Got it. You’re excused.” Otto waved his hand, and the maid bowed and left. When the door closed, the ruckus in the lobby was blocked out, and the room immediately fell silent.

Even now, his heart was still racing, and he stared intensely at Andrea, as if he was afraid she would suddenly disappear. “I thought this was a dream. Belinda and Oro both think you’re dead, and I never thought I’d see you again…”

Otto’s loud outburst in the market caused Andrea to stare at him; since she responded to this name, this meant that she wasn’t just a lookalike.

In fact, she couldn’t be anyone else, since Andrea’s outstanding beauty and air of elegance were unparalleled among other girls.

However, she wasn’t as excited to see him as he had expected, and instead, she frowned, walked up to him, and sternly ordered him to follow her as she exited the market.

“She probably didn’t want to cause a scene. Yes, that’s right, the noble shouldn’t draw attention to themselves when among commoners. I was being rude.”

He followed the two people into a private room in a pub and finally got a chance to take a closer look at Andrea. Even after five years, she still looked the same as he remembered. If this was a dream, he hoped that it would last a little longer.

“This is your ex-lover?” The dark-haired girl whistled in awe.

“Since you insisted on coming, you should know when to keep your mouth shut,” Andrea said with a glare. “Even if you stay quiet, no one will think you’re mute.”

“I came to protect you,” said the other girl with a grin. “Besides, you dragged me here to buy Tilly a birthday present, so kicking me out now would be an improper behavior for a noblewoman.”

“That depends on who the behavior is directed to.” Andrea scoffed. “I don’t have to be proper towards you.”

“This is …” Otto didn’t get a response from Andrea and felt a little awkward, so he turned to the equally stunning dark-haired girl. “… your friend?”

“Ashes,” she said quickly before Andrea could respond. “Who are you, and why do you know her?”

“I’m Otto Luoxi, and I come from the Kingdom of Dawn.” He was slightly taken aback by her interrogating tone—this Ashes girl spoke too bluntly and incisively to be an educated noblewoman, so why was Andrea in her company? “I’ve known Andrea since we were children, along with my sister Belinda, Oro Tokat, and the eldest son of the King of Dawn, His Highness Appen. We were all extremely close.”

“Sounds like a bunch of rich brats.” Ashes shrugged. “You said she died?”

“That’s because…”

“That’s enough.” Andrea interrupted. “Belinda and Oro are right—the lady of the Quinn Family whom you knew is dead.”

“But you’re right here.” Otto shook his head. “What happened?”