Chapter 35

　　After returning from Magehedge, I returned to my daily route, home, school, and Ms. Lawson's office. I tried to keep myself busy so that I wouldn't recall the scene of Pedro and Patricia dancing together. At that time, they were noble and eye-catching, like the prince and the princess. It made me feel inferior.

　　The feeling was so strong that I couldn't sweep it out of my head.

　　So I had to focus all my attention on my schoolwork and the part-time job Ms. Lawson offered me. I needed them to occupy all my time, and I would be so tired after a whole day of hard work and fall asleep quickly at night.

　　"You look pale. Didn't you sleep well last night?" Annika asked with concern. She was sitting opposite me and eating the salad in front of her.

　　Since Annika helped me eliminate the rumor last time, we became friends. We often had lunch or coffee together.

　　"I stayed late last night. I had a report that needed to be handed in today." I sipped a cup of coffee.