Celeste meant to use the past tense, but that would be a lie because even at this moment, her heart still burned for the dazzling man in front of her. She clenched her skirt and said, "But I will bury that feeling. I will bury it so deep that I wouldn't even know it ever existed."
She held her head high, and she was proud of herself for her immense courage. The old Celeste would not be able to do this. She would cower and turn around at the slightest hint of rejection.
Gritting her teeth, Celeste couldn't help but attribute this sudden surge of bravery to Lady Yohana. If it wasn't for their friendship and the way she spoke her mind clearly without fear, Celeste would not be able to follow through with her plan.
"This is my goodbye, Your Highness. I hope that one day, in the distant future, I can honestly tell you that I support your happiness."
