When they got back to Immerline’s home, they saw Oona and Alfonse in front of the villa, planting some flowers under the porch.
Alfonse was the first one to notice them.
“Hey,” he greeted them.
Oona also stood up and turned towards them.
“You’re back early,” Oona said.
“It’s Monday tomorrow, so I figured Immerline shouldn’t stay out late,” Fiero said, smiling, and Oona nodded at him in acknowledgment.
Then Oona looked at Immerline.
“How was Sofia?” she asked.
“She seems okay. She doesn’t feel anything about what happened yesterday. It must be because of what they told her,” Immerline replied, pointing at Fiero.
Alfonse and Oona looked at Fiero.
“What did you tell her?” Oona asked.
Fiero heaved a deep breath before answering.
“Ivan and I compelled her not to feel negatively
