In the yard, several large wooden tubs were prepared.

The children, each carrying their belongings, chattered noisily. The area was flooded with water overflowing from the tubs, almost increasing the laundry load.

Amidst this chaos, a child struggling with a blanket as big as himself spotted someone in the distance and shouted.

“Louisaa!”

Dropping the blanket, the child ran toward her.

“My goodness. Yeriel! You shouldn’t do that with the blanket!”

Louisa shouted, dismayed at the sight of the blanket rolling on the dirt floor.

“Wow, Louisa!”

The child exclaimed, hugging her tightly. But Louisa removed the child from her embrace, turning him to face the mess he made.

“Look, Yeriel. It’s nice to see you, but you have to take responsibility for what you did.”

Just then, Karen, who was moving the last wooden tub with other children, spotted the disaster and exclaimed―My goodness, Liri!― Yeriel, unsure what to do, alternately looked at the blanket and her.

“Go and place the blanket properly, then come back and greet again.”

Following Louisa’s instruction, Yeriel took her hand and walked back sluggishly.

Yeriel picked up the blanket and put it back in the tub. Waiting there, Karen patted off the dirt from the child’s bottom along with the blanket.

“Louisaa―”

Yeriel returned, hugging Louisa’s legs with a slightly pouty expression. She picked up the clinging child and kissed his cheek.

“That’s good. Have you been well?”

The child’s name was Yeriel Muren.

A younger sibling of Elisa Muren, the Muren siblings had been connected with the people in Greenberg since their time there.

“Yes. No, not really? I was bored alone. Sister didn’t come either.”

“Elisa sister is busy now, right? It can’t be helped for students about to graduate.”

“Yes. The vice principal said the same. So, sister didn’t see Louisa today, but I did, so I’m going to brag to her!”

The child beamed with a bright smile. Charmed by this, Louisa kissed his chubby cheeks again.

Yeriel’s sister Elisa was a child with exceptional academic talent.

Back then, she was affiliated with the Earnest Foundation facility operated by the Phil family. With the success of magic stone research and the subsequent financial support, including college admission, she was now diligently pursuing her studies as a junior to Edward.

The children, done preparing the laundry, gathered in groups and began stomping in the tubs.

Yeriel, who insisted on staying with Louisa, also stomped his feet, splashing water everywhere.

“Louisa! The vice principal keeps splashing water on me!”

“You can do it too if you stomp harder, Liri.”

“The vice principal is tall, so the water doesn’t reach her! Louisa, help me!”

“If I join in, you’ll get twice as wet. Are you okay with that?”

“No, I can dodge it!”

“Really? Let’s give it a try then.”

Louisa, encouraged by the child’s bold words, began stomping as well.

The cold sensation of the water soaking her feet and the soft bubbles passing between her toes.

The sound of splashing water and the clear laughter of children filled her ears.

The liveliness of the place colored Louisa’s heart like spreading paint.

Dozens of children were laughing.

Instead of harboring resentment towards others or guilt towards themselves, they held gratitude and hope for those who shaped their present.

Karen, who had been competitively splashing water, said.

“How is it, Louisa? Pretty hectic, right?”

“Hehe. Indeed.”

At her cool reply, Karen chuckled and said.

“I don’t know what’s on your mind, but if it’s a problem with a set answer, it’s hard but go with the answer. If not, follow your heart. That’s my motto.”

She spoke while lifting her skirt and stepping on the blankets with her legs.

“Whatever hesitation you have, you’ll get over it, Louisa. You have the strength for it.”
“Strength……”

Louisa shook her head.

“I don’t know. To be honest, it feels like I’ve run out of that.”

If only she had such resilience or strength. Then, perhaps, they could have lived well without needing to expose each other’s pain.

Even after reaching a conclusion, turning back made her heart ache. Accepting and giving up should have brought peace, but still……

“Standing even when you feel that way is what’s important. Like this.”

Karen spread her arms as she spoke.

“There’s a lot about Louisa I don’t know, sure. But the Louisa I know finds a way to take responsibility and put in the effort, no matter the circumstances. That’s not easy at all.”

At her words, Louisa managed a bitter smile.

“That was just because of my parents, the environment, hoping that these children wouldn’t have to dim their own light. It’s not their fault.”

To prevent another child like Edward from happening, so that he wouldn’t have to relive his pain.

However, Karen laughed at her words and firmly grasped her hand. Looking directly into her eyes, Karen said.

“Everyone has their reasons. What I want to say is, I’m always grateful to Louisa, and that you have enough strength and ability. Just like always.”

At her earnest words, Louisa turned her gaze away.

“Thank you, Karen.”

Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)

One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.

Synopsis:

Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.

Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.

Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.

Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.

There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.