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Chapter 283
Chapter 283
283 Never Lose Contact
Selma Payne’s POV:
“But now you’re a princess, and we’re just civilians,” Mara said uncertainly. “We didn’t know before, but now you’re... Moon Goddess! What am I talking about?”
I pulled them to the sofa and gave them a glass of cold blueberry juice each.
“Drink something to lower your temperature. You look like you’re about to faint.”
As for our relationship, I’d be frank.”There’s no need to feel any burden, girls. There’s no conflict between Madeline and Selma. I’m not the symbol figure in the mural. I have my own life outside my duties as a Princess, including my friends. Disclosing my identity won’t change our friendship. You are my precious friends, so please don’t make me lose you.”
Seeing their hesitant expressions, I pretended to be pitiful and said, “Of course, if this makes you feel burdened, then forget it. I cherish you, but I don’t want to use my power to oppress others. If our relationship is a burden to you, I will respect your decision and promise I will never disturb you again.”
Unlike her strong appearance, the soft-hearted Avril was always the first to give in. “Oh, come on... you know that we also cherish you. We need some time to digest this sudden change. Now that you mention it, what should we call you? Selma? Or should I call you Madeline?”
My expression immediately brightened up, and I happily said, “Actually, you can call me whatever you want. Selma and Madeline are both my real names.”
“Selma, then,” the girls said. “We’re used to calling you that.”
Mara and Avril were slightly restrained at first, but after we had some fun, as usual, they returned to being the sweet little girls I was familiar with.
Avril was a little worried about the wedding. “Can you still be my bridesmaid? I heard that there is a clear distinction between the ranks of the royal family and nobles. Nobles can’t be guests such as bridesmaids or flower boys and girls for commoners, not to mention that you are a Princess.”
“Don’t worry.” I shook my head. “Before I’m officially crowned, my status as a Princess is partially legal. It’s not a problem for me to attend your wedding as a royal family member. Besides, this is my personal schedule. There won’t be a bunch of reporters following me, so I can do whatever I want.”
Avril and Perrin had already gotten the ‘safe’ sign from the Intelligence Agency, which meant that there would be no hidden dangers in attending their wedding. My parents would not object.
Time passed by quickly. It was evening, and Mara and Avril were about to leave.
Before they left, they said, “I’m glad you still treat us as friends, Selma. To be honest, we’re afraid you’ll abandon this friendship. You’re a precious friend; losing you will break our hearts.”
I hugged them and said, “Don’t worry, girls. Didn’t we agree never to lose contact? I’m looking forward to seeing you old men in your seventies and eighties with a face full of wrinkles!”
Under the setting sun, they waved at me and left in the car.
“Such sincere girls. I envy you, Your Highness.” Looking at the back of the car, Jordin was a little lost. “I’ve never had such a good friend. The communication between nobles is always inevitably mixed with benefits and calculations. Any truth carries immeasurable risks.”
“Don’t say that. You already have such a friend.” I patted her hand. “Mara and Avril are already your good friends, aren’t they? And Dorothy and I, you forgot about us? Oh, I’m so sad...”
Emma also pretended to sneer and said, “Benefits? Schemes? I can’t believe you think of me this way, Lady of Mirror Lake. Perhaps I’ll have to get out of my family before I can have the honor of continuing to be your acquaintance?”
Facing our ‘questioning’, Jordin was helpless and explained, “What I mean is, I’ve never had friends as sincere as you guys... Alright, alright, I was wrong. I didn’t choose my words carefully. I beg all the warm-hearted ladies to spare me, this bad person with a clumsy mouth, okay?”
As we laughed and joked around.
A week before the wedding, Avril had sent an invitation, along with one for Aldrich.
She passed the invitation to me mysteriously and asked in a low voice, “That, you and general Aldrich, are you... Hmm?”
“What?”
“I mean, are you two in a relationship?”
“What?” I was shocked. “You’re just saying such nonsense.”
Avril stopped pretending and vowed, “Don’t give me that. I know that you two are hiding something from us. Even though I’ve only seen Sir Aldrich a few times, the undercurrent between the two of you can’t escape my eyes.”
“Don’t talk nonsense. It’s all your wild guess.”
“I’m just randomly guessing! Do you remember when we had a dormitory gathering, Perrin sent you and Dorothy off, and Sir Aldrich came to pick you up?”
“I remember, but so what?”