Win my heart? Malin smiled, a hint of helplessness in his demeanor. When had he, a half-blood who once roamed the streets, nearly starving to death, become a prize desired by everyone?
Life's encounters are truly wondrous, filled with a sense of the absurd.
Malin hesitated briefly before ultimately opening his arms to accept the princess's embrace.
The girl, joyful like a young animal, pulled away from Malin's arms and, looking at him with a smile, said, "Malin, I told you, I would be your best investment, an asset you couldn't afford to lose—all of this I learned from your handbook."
"That pamphlet I published internally in the group?" Malin asked with curiosity.
Nova nodded, giving a firm answer, "Yes, I wanted to understand you. I don't have the time like Faye and the others, nor can I stay by your side like they do, but my father once said, with a heartfelt determination, anyone can be moved."
