“…..”

Silence descended between the four people gathered around the bonfire. Soon, Isla stood up from his seat.

“I will go procure some more firewood, my lord.”

“Ah! I will do it!”

Berna quickly stood up as well, having read the air.

“It’s fine.”

However, she flinched after receiving Isla’s cold gaze and stood awkwardly in place. When Isla left, Raven spoke with a bitter smile.

“It’s only natural for Elkin to behave like that. He has been taking care of Raymond for the past seven years while I was absent.”

“Ah…”

“He’s not like me, and he won’t see you in a favorable light. Unlike how he looks, he can be quite stubborn. He doesn’t easily change his mind.”

There were still plenty of firewood remaining. In addition, those gathered around the fire would not be significantly affected even if it became colder. Nevertheless, Isla had left, and Raven knew why. To put it simply, he was sulking.

His affection for Mia and Raymond ran deep. Berna had been trying to kidnap and bring harm to the two people, and he would not forgive her easily.

However, since...