'Ergh… why did I react like that?'
Vanessa buried her face in one hand, still feeling the lingering warmth on her cheeks.
She wasn't usually this easy to startle.
Well… maybe sometimes.
But letting out a tiny squeak like that? While being caught doing something suspicious? That was a level of embarrassment she would rather erase from existence.
After letting out another sigh, she lowered her head and looked at the small notebook resting on her lap.
Perhaps…
Perhaps she had simply gotten a little carried away.
A faint smile unconsciously tugged at her lips.
It had been quite a while since someone genuinely relied on her.
That feeling…
Her thoughts naturally drifted toward her older sister.
Back then, it was fun. Anastelle would always give her some small tasks that she can handle, and then praise her when she did her jobs well.
Maybe because of that, these small things made her… happy.
'Haha… I was thinking of you again, Anna…'
