"I really didn't know... Little Astr is so possessive..."
Even though she was almost an adult who could stand on her own, in some aspects she still acted like a child craving attention.
Charlotte casually brushed her hair, hiding the blush on her ears.
Her originally flawless, snow-white cheeks were tinged with a rosy hue from both alcohol and shyness, her tea-colored eyes inadvertently exuding an intoxicating charm.
Astrid looked into Charlotte's eyes and spoke after a few seconds.
"Because Lady Charlotte is very special to me..."
Whether in terms of actual closeness or future plot developments, compared to the somewhat distant Hibbort Valeria, Astrid preferred interacting with Charlotte.
This nominal aunt shared many of her views, and coupled with the former's affection for the original host, it was only natural that she became the first political force Astrid wanted to actively secure after transmigrating to this world.
