As the carriage progressed through the derelict town, Jessie reflected on the passage of time. This place had been vibrant and wealthy once, and now, it was nothing but a hideout for the most unfortunates. Her thoughts continued to swim as the scenery changed from broken-down and shabby to more refined and proper. It brought back the memories of when she had left for the palace with Oliver and Simon for the first time. It felt so long ago, and yet, in such a short amount of time, things had changed drastically. Between being content with her new blossoming relationship with Simon and feeling the weight of her actions in the Undergrowth with Bossman, she was in agonizing turmoil.
“Tell me how I can fix it?” Simon softly interjected.
She frowned and looked up at him from across the luxurio
