"Why did you want to give me a present so suddenly?" Marilyn asked curiously. She held her bracelet with her other hand.

Larissa said honestly, "I'm going back to Caldor next week."

"What?" Marilyn was shocked. "Are you really going to teach Aldovian?"

"I don't know. I'll think about it when I get back." Larissa smiled and made up an excuse. "I just miss home. I'm all alone here, and without work, it's a struggle."

"That is true." Marilyn pursed her lips, sobering up. "Will you still come ba