The Credentials of a Couple (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 202

It was a vague hope, yet it was also hope she hadn’t felt in a long time—aside from the fact that her life had never been smooth enough to unfold as she wished.

No matter how many attempts she made, she couldn’t will herself into becoming a shadow, and even if she did, she still couldn’t return to the desired past; above all, a shadow’s capabilities were inherently limited.

A shadow could glimpse the past but exert no physical influence and couldn’t speak. Without an ally who could understand the situation from the shadow and act on her behalf, she was effectively powerless.

It was only natural that Meriel kept failing.

Calix was the only one who could see shadows, and even his ability was acquired later in life, meaning he couldn’t reach any moment before that. Moreover, Calix, who had gained this ability, spent most of his time on battlefields.

At her most desperate, she had considered giving up—but becoming a shadow happened regardless of Meriel’s will, so even surrender was impossible.

It was during such indeterminate time—neither voluntary nor forced—that it happened.

When Meriel opened her eyes, the first thing she saw was the ceiling, and she frowned. Judging by the unfamiliar ceiling, she seemed still to be in her shadow state.

“Oh dear. You’re already awake?”

“…….”

“You could sleep a bit longer, you know.”

The warmth against her cheek made Meriel’s eyes widen in surprise. She tried to sit up, but it wasn’t easy. Her head, which she’d always lifted effortlessly before, now felt as heavy as a stone, and her short, plump limbs made even the simplest movement utterly exhausting.

“Other babies often cry when they wake up, but our Meriel is so well-behaved.”

It didn’t take long for her to realize that the gentle rocking beneath her was a cradle—and that she herself was the baby lying in it.

She was so stunned that, unlike her own frozen state, the person looking down at her tended to her with the utmost naturalness.

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