Seeing Lily defend her, Eliza felt a sudden warm feeling inside. She smiled inwardly as she eyed Harringfort's expression. Growing up, Eliza was not the type that would just keep quiet from the things that disturbed her. However, the engagement with Harringfort is not only one of those simple things that happen every day. It was something that involved two countries and their father's relationship with each other.
It was a deal.
And breaking this deal… was akin to hurting her parents. So, she chose to keep quiet and just go through with whatever it is that her father wanted. After all, this was her responsibility. However, seeing Lily act like this in front of her seemed to awaken something inside— something warm and comforting. Something assuring.
