She thought of the responsibilities her father had entrusted her with, her gaze darkened, a fleeting shadow crossed the depths of her eyes.
At this time, the restaurant was bustling with people, and nearly all the seats were filled.
Occasionally there were a few empty seats, but because they were unfamiliar, she did not wish to join others at their tables.
In her view, no matter what, she was Adam's younger cousin sister, the Old Lady's direct niece, a bit more noble than these people, and she disdained to sit with them.
In the end, she set her eyes on the booth where Elly and her husband were.
"You're thinking of going to the mountain region yourself?"
Adam was somewhat surprised and disapproving when he heard Elly's words.
Seeing Elly nod her head, he objected:
"No! The mountain roads are treacherous, the environment and weather there are harsh, what would I do if something happened to you?"
