The Truth And The Lie

When Lumien's gaze met the red-haired woman's eyes, he soon froze in place. At first, he recognized her as the beautiful woman Bernard had once tried to flirt with. That incident had left a vivid impression on him, not only because of Bernard's quirky antics but also because of her unique charm and striking features.

Yet, as he examined her face more closely, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

A wave of unfamiliar yet strangely familiar memories began to flood his mind, catching him off guard. A strange blush crept to his neck, his face was burning.

For a moment, his mind became dazed, and by the time he snapped out of his trance, he noticed his family looking at him with concern.

"What's wrong, dear?" Eleanor asked in a worried tone.

Azalea didn't say anything, but the questioning look in her eyes said enough.