  James caught a big fish during our fishing trip and Mother decided that the best way to celebrate his catch is to have the fish for dinner. It was surprising enough to please all four of us and the way the fish was cooked: amazing.
  &quot;They shouldn't thank me. They should thank Robert,&quot; James said, looking in my direction.
  I stopped with my actions, looking at all of them with wide eyes. &quot;My apologies, my mind was somewhere else when I heard my name.&quot;
  James chuckled and put a hand on my shoulder. &quot;I sent the proposal you approved to the orphanage and Elizabeth said that they were very pleased with the decision,&quot; James explained.
  My brows furrowed as I felt even more baffled by what James just told me. Approved proposal? He hated that decision. He said it's not right to send it back to the orphanage. How come he's all of a sudden telling me that the or

  &quot;Now, please answer the question: why bring up this matter?&quot; I repeated.
  She played with her hands for a brief moment then took a deep breath before continuing, &quot;I brought my friend here. She's waiting downstairs at the stables.&quot;
  &quot;What?!&quot; my hands gripped onto the armrest as I leaned forward, removing my legs from their previous position.
  &quot;You said I can introduce you after your trip--&quot;
  &quot;That doesn't mean that you can just decide on your own,&quot; I started walking towards her, scolding her as if she was a child. She's completely acting like one right now. &quot;What made you think that you can simply make such a decision without asking me first?&quot; my hands on my waist as I stood in front of her.
  &quot;I didn't get the chance to ask you because I was immediately sent to the Mortal Realm to find some kind of herb--&quot;
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  I couldn't be happier with what just happened today. Finally, a confirmation that I wasn't the only one feeling a certain way whenever I'm with Laura. All this time, I've been battling with my demons, thinking that for her to feel the same way is impossible. Now, I don't have to worry too much over it, knowing we have mutual feelings.
  In honor of my achievement today, I've decided to celebrate my happiness over tea while enjoying some peace in the garden. However, the silence was interrupted when someone spoke from behind me, &quot;Robert.&quot;
  I turned around and saw James walking towards me. I don't want anything to ruin my peace any further so I'm keeping all of my thoughts inside me and have an attempt at a decent conversation with him.
  &quot;James,&quot; I greeted, standing up as I put my cup down on the table beside me.
  &quot;Please, sit down. There's no need for formal 

James caught a big fish during our fishing trip and Mother decided that the best way to celebrate his catch is to have the fish for dinner. It was surprising enough to please all four of us and the way the fish was cooked: amazing.
  &quot;They shouldn't thank me. They should thank Robert,&quot; James said, looking in my direction.
  I stopped with my actions, looking at all of them with wide eyes. &quot;My apologies, my mind was somewhere else when I heard my name.&quot;
  James chuckled and put a hand on my shoulder. &quot;I sent the proposal you approved to the orphanage and Elizabeth said that they were very pleased with the decision,&quot; James explained.
  My brows furrowed as I felt even more baffled by what James just told me. Approved proposal? He hated that decision. He said it's not right to send it back to the orphanage. How come he's all of a sudden telling me that the orphanage is thankful for their request being approved by the crown?
  &quot;I don't understand,&qu

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