When the coach returned to take Juri back to the castle, she hugged Marino goodbye. Juri felt an inexplicable loss and regret at saying goodbye to Marino. Even though logic dictated that their mutual parting for the best, a stab of fear and jealousy still crept into her heart.
Jealousy at the thought of being replaced by Ari and that she now held a higher place of regard in Marino's heart. Even though it was for the best as it would be awkward to be loved deeply by the two and the irrational part of her still wished that Marino belonged only to her.
The fear of the unknown also rankled at her craw, the baby would now take top priority in her life superseding everything. A part of her felt a bit resentful that her freedom would be no more; she would be a slave to this naive child for the next eighteen years.
