Her breathy voice was pleasant to the ears, making one feel at ease.

She stood beside Thea, and the sea breeze tousled her long hair.

Maxine stretched out her slender fingers to tidy up her long chestnut-colored hair that was blown by the wind. She looked into the distance and sighed. “I hope you don’t resent me.”

“I don’t resent you.”

Thea was expressionless and replied very calmly.

Although she did not show any emotion, her tone was very cold and sounded very distant.

“Haah.”

Maxine sighed.

She knew Thea was angry with her.

After all, her interference caused so many unexpected situations.

“I didn’t expect James' love for you to be so deep. After searching a year for you and learning you were alive without your memories, he traveled this vast ocean to investigate the dragon’s whereabouts. I, too, hope that James is still alive.”

“I’m a little tired. I’ll head back inside to rest.”

Thea turned around and left.

Maxine’s words about hoping James was alive had struck a nerve.