Chapter 125

Roxanne had been in the small town for a week. She had completed her enrollment paperwork and thrown herself into a packed routine of daily classes. Mornings were for lectures, afternoons were for outdoor sketching with classmates and instructors, and evenings were reserved for studying. Life was simple yet fulfilling. She quickly adapted to the rhythm. Elvira had secretly informed her that Sebastian was still searching for her and hadn't let go. He hadn't given up. Because of that, Roxanne had to keep a low profile and stay cautious. She didn't dare use her Arland-issued debit card, worried that a single transaction would give away her location. Over the past week, she had been relying on Zachary's supplementary card for expenses. Through conversations with her classmates, she learned that Niskera—the capital of Hyvaland—was a wealthy city known for its auction houses. She figured she could sell True Love's Heart there. She had no plans to tell Zachary about it. She simply told h