"So… Evangeline is considered your childhood sweetheart?" Lulu asked with genuine curiosity.
"In a way, yes." Alex nodded.
"He even promised to marry me back then." Evangeline made sure to share this bit of information, as if to let everyone know that she had called dibs on Alex first.
The ladies didn't react much to Evangeline's statement. For them, it didn't matter anymore.
Alex had promised to be with them forever, which meant that he planned on taking responsibility for their future and their happiness.
"Due to some circumstances, we were forced to leave the villa where Evangeline and I played together," Alex stated. "But soon after… the Paragon of Ice caught up to us."
At the mention of the Paragon of Ice, a heavy tension descended upon the room.
"I have a bad feeling about this," Lumi said with a frown.
