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My plans for a bath were thwarted once more. Just after entering the main residence, I ran into my mother, Lucia.
She came rushing toward me, her blonde hair flying behind her. "Luan...!"
"W-wait a minute, I'm filthy right now—"
Before I could finish, she pulled me into her arms. I noticed her pristine dress becoming smudged with the dirt and dust covering me.
"Mother," I said, my voice tinged with exasperation.
"I'm so glad you are safe," she said, her voice trembling.
Hearing the emotion in her tone, I held back the words I had intended to say.
Ah. My mother, my only family. Not a single night had passed without me longing to see her again. I had so much I wanted to tell her, yet now, the words wouldn't come. Instead, I gently patted her back and waited for her to calm down.
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After reuniting with my mother and finally taking the bath I had longed for, I changed into the fresh clothes a servant had laid out for me.
Now, this is worth living for.
The clothes felt strangely comfortable, and I headed to my mother's room. Her quarters were secluded,...
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