Chapter 197: Elovien's Gallery

The absolutely familiar voice made Shikera turn on her heels, at the same time as Ethan.

"Cyprian?"

Cyprian was standing just a few metres away from her, with Raymond beside her. Looking a bit startled...

Shikera averted her gaze from Raymond and walked towards Cyprian, meeting her halfway through the studio. The two seemed to have forgotten their last discussion as they hugged each other and hooked their arms together, before continuing the short walk around the gallery. They went to each of the paintings, admiring it with utmost enthusiasm while being oblivious to the situation between their partners.

"Look at this! My hair looks somehow reddish so it's glowing beneath the light," Shikera exclaimed, looking up at another painting of her hung on the wall.