I chuckled softly at Evelyn's playful remark. "Well, someone had to take care of you while you were fast asleep. You looked so peaceful, I didn't want to disturb you."

She blinked her eyes sleepily and gave me a grateful smile. "Thank you, Axel. You always take care of me."

I nodded, feeling a sense of warmth and affection in my heart. "Of course, Evelyn. We're a team, and we look out for each other. That's what friends do."

As the carriage continued its journey towards the capital, the atmos