Getting Affected

Yue was startled at the scene. She tried to pry some buried memories and confirmed that Claren and Yyan were actually best friends; but due to the tragedy of the family they had to pretend to cut ties. Now that the situation of the family is no longer dangerous, there's no need for them to pretend anymore.

Yue knew that her brother was a man who cares deeply for people that are important to him and is not really an ice king.

Yue was happy for Yyan. She smiled brightly as she watched the scene.

Unfortunately, Lara mistook her smile and thought it was for seeing Claren. No one knew what's brewing on Lara's head at this point.

After their initial greeting, Yyan went back to Yue's side and brought her forward to Claren.

"It's nice to see Brother Claren. I wish you a satisfying life together with Miss Breyar and of course, with lots of cute children" Yue sincerely blessed the couple.

A while ago, Yue reached an enlightenment and freed herself from the burden of the previous Yue's emotions.

She was now the present Yue and she doesn't have any feelings for Claren so she should wish them happiness in their union, even if its only an arranged marriage.

Yue was sure that "Yue" also wished for Claren's happiness.

Claren stared at Yue as she congratulated them.

Her eyes were clear.

If someone without knowledge on how she spent her life for the past years saw her, they would only think that she was a cheerful lady.

But he knew, so he was glad that she was able to move on from all the hardship she went through.

However, he could also see in her eyes that he was no longer in her heart, that he is at most, just a mere family friend.

Claren heard from Yyan how Yue lost her memories, but it pains him that she also forgot about him. He knew he was partly responsible, for he was not there during the time she needed him.

All of Claren's pain was hidden in his heart. At the moment, although he showed some momentary lapses, no one would be able to determine what he truly think.

"Yue is grew up well. Brother Claren was also glad to see you. Thank you for wishing us well" Claren responded fondly.

"Uhn! Miss Breyar is a beauty so you have to make sure she won't be taken away from you Brother Claren. You have to protect her always, and care for her, and show your love" Yue made sure that she expressed her heartfelt support to them being couple.

Yue knew saying such sentimental words in an arranged marriage is being fancy, but Yue noticed that Lara was in love with Claren.

Yue felt the need to assure Lara that she was not a threat to their relationship, for she felt it, Lara's jealously.

Almost half of Yue's life was spent with people who are jealous of her, that's why, she can never mistake the feeling even if it's just a budding thought from the other party.

True enough, after Lara heard what she said, the slight animosity Yue felt from her reduced a lot.

"That's sweet of you Ms. Crest. Do you mind if I call you Yue? You can just call me Lara in return" Lara felt that she might be overthinking in the first place and decided that it's better to forge a good relationship with Yue.

"I would love that, since you're brother Claren's wife, you're already sister-in-law" Yue grabbed Lara's hand gave her a warm smile.

Lara actually blushed when she heard Yue called her sister-in-law.

Lara glanced at Claren. When she saw that he didn't have a reaction, instead of getting sad, Lara was secretly happy. For her it was a sign of approval from him.

Lara finally gave a sincere smile.

The truth is, she was already affected by Yue's warmth that Lara finally discarded her last piece of doubt.

She maybe jealous but that doesn't mean she's not clear-headed. If she still can't see by now that Yue doesn't intend to harm her relationship with Claren, then she might as well throw away her brain.