.. “Chang Nong blinked, looking at Charlotte with some suspicion, finally confirming she was alone. Then, she quickly asked curiously, “This elder sister, my name isn't Robin, my name is Tiya!”
As soon as she spoke, she knew she wasn't Robin, because Robin would never speak with that tone, at least never to Charlotte like that.
Even knowing this, Charlotte couldn't help but stare intensely at Tiya; the resemblance was too uncanny, too absolute, as if carved from the same mold as Robin!
Who on earth was this girl, and why did she look so much like Robin?
If she hadn't spent so much time with Robin, Charlotte wouldn't have been able to tell which one was the real Robin!
“Sister, what is your name?” Tiya asked, tilting her small face up.
The girl, rarely permitted out of the palace, was curious about everything, including people! To her, Charlotte was the first person to actively greet her. Coupled with Charlotte being quite pretty, it made her feel a sense of warmth!
Yet, Charlotte didn't answer, still frozen in place! This situation was too bizarre; she never expected to encounter someone who looked exactly like Robin here. It made her wonder if this little girl named Tiya might also be as perverse as Robin??
Never mind her shock; even the usually impassive Angelifia showed a look of extreme astonishment. Her eyes scanned the little girl up and down; she was currently trying to ascertain if the girl was perhaps Robin in disguise!
And by her side, Leng Xiangxue asked Tiya directly, “Are you really not Robin?”
“Elder sister, who is this Robin you speak of? Why do you keep saying my name is Robin?” Tiya tilted her small head and asked curiously, then added, “Elder sister, do I really look that much like the Robin you speak of?”
More than just similar—they were identical! If she didn't speak, and if their attire were the same, she would absolutely be the “Robin Clone”!
“Little sister, where do you live?” After a moment, Charlotte finally regained some composure, though she was still visibly agitated.
This was big news; she absolutely had to get the little girl’s address. She had to tell Zhong Shenxiu and Kayne afterward and see their expressions.
If she could arrange a meeting between Robin and this girl, the scene would be priceless! It would be best not to tell anyone beforehand, then spring a surprise on them!
Just the thought of it sent waves of excitement through her!
“My home is in the Pa—” Tiya hadn’t finished speaking when Douglas cut her off.
“You folks aren't locals, are you?” Douglas quickly interjected.
He couldn't let the little princess reveal her identity. Not only would it cause panic, but she might also be exploited by opportunists. If it led to danger, the cost would be too high! Furthermore, he was highly suspicious of Charlotte and her companions now. Why had these three approached them proactively and spoken such strange words?
“Mmm!” Charlotte nodded, not noticing Douglas’s wariness, and continued, “We are from the Winter Moon Empire. We only arrived today!”
As she spoke, she looked at Tiya again and again, growing more incredulous with every glance!
“Sister, why do you keep looking at me like that? Is it because I’m too cute? My mother says I’m the cutest person in the world!” Tiya smiled happily, revealing two adorable dimples, exquisitely charming!
“Yes! This sister really likes you!” Charlotte laughed too, surprised by how adorable this little sister was, possessing a personality almost opposite to Robin’s.
After a pause, Charlotte continued, “Little sister, may I hug you?”
This idea had just occurred to Charlotte. Since she dared not embrace the genuine article, hugging the ‘knock-off’ version of Robin should be fine, right? She desperately wanted to know what holding Robin felt like, and perhaps hugging this little girl would give her the answer!
“Okay!” Tiya smiled again and lunged toward Charlotte’s embrace, but she was yanked back forcefully by Douglas the moment she took a step!
Douglas was furious. He thought, Little Princess, why are you so trusting? What if they are human traffickers? What if they have ill intentions?
“Tiya, we need to go back now!” Douglas said, but his eyes nervously darted toward Charlotte.
His suspicion of the trio grew stronger! Douglas’s interruption snapped Charlotte out of her reverie, and she began studying Douglas and the guards.
Charlotte was a meticulous observer. Initially, she had been entirely captivated by Tiya, but now she realized these guards weren't ordinary; they must all be experts. Though they appeared nonchalant, they couldn't escape Charlotte’s gaze. She clearly noticed they were constantly alert to their surroundings—definitely close-protection detail!
Combined with Douglas's recent behavior, it wasn't hard to deduce that this little girl who looked exactly like Robin must have an extraordinary background!
“Uncle Douglas, can we stay a little longer? It’s rare to have pretty sisters talk to me!” Tiya pleaded.
However, she didn't realize it was precisely because of Charlotte’s trio that Douglas was rushing Tiya away. Caution is the best policy; Douglas didn't dare risk the little princess's safety. Moreover, the Palace Master had given them strict instructions before they left, greatly emphasizing their heavy responsibility!
“Tiya, have you forgotten what you promised me just now?” Douglas said sternly, his face set.
When there was trouble, he wouldn't be swayed by the little princess’s pitiful expression anymore!
Tiya behaved well; seeing that Douglas was set on leaving, she didn't throw a spoiled tantrum but pouted and nodded. (This was also one of her charms!)
Finally, Tiya reluctantly left with the guards, while Charlotte and her two companions stared after their retreating figures, lost in thought!
“Uncle Douglas, where are we going now?” Tiya asked, looking up curiously.
Douglas was looking backward at the moment, checking if Charlotte was following them. Hearing Tiya’s question, he started, then quickly replied, “Little Princess, we are going to our lodging place now.”
“Lodging place? Where is that? Is it fun?” Tiya asked again.
What else could Douglas say but that it was fun? Otherwise, what if Tiya refused to cooperate?
Tiya cheered, seemingly content to go anywhere as long as it was fun!
After walking for a while, Tiya couldn't help but ask again, “Uncle Douglas, do you think there are truly people who look exactly alike in this world?”
Douglas smiled helplessly. The little princess is just a child; she believes whatever people tell her. How could something so unfounded be real? If they looked three parts alike, that would be acceptable, but exactly the same? That’s too far-fetched, unless they are twins!
The night was growing deeper, making the stars in the sky look exceptionally bright!
The pedestrians on the street were thinning out, giving the place a spacious feel.
Ries, Laurent, and Solomon were walking aimlessly down the street, chatting and laughing—they were very close!
“Ries, confess honestly, did you and Daisy get together?” Solomon teased.
“N-No!” Ries was completely caught off guard by the sudden question.
“Really not?” Laurent looked at Ries with mischief, wearing an expression that demanded immediate confession.
“Really not!” Ries quickly asserted.
“That’s impossible…” Solomon smiled, a flicker of slyness crossing his eyes. “Why is it that I recall seeing Daisy give someone a coat that day?”
Ries froze instantly; he hadn't expected such confidential information to be witnessed by Solomon. For a moment, he couldn't form a reply.
“Heh heh, you’re traveling with us, you better confess! Hurry up and tell us, how did you two hook up?”
“Hey, look, the stars are so bright today!” Ries suddenly pointed to the sky.
“Don't try to divert our attention, we won't fall for it!” Laurent said, though inwardly he chuckled; this “line-of-sight diversion tactic” was too obsolete, one he hadn't used in ages!
“Hey, Robin?” Ries exclaimed again.
“We already said, we won’t be distracted by you, this trick is long—!” Laurent’s words caught in his throat as if something were physically lodged there, and he stopped speaking.
Solomon, who had been plotting how to interrogate Ries into revealing that history, became extremely curious seeing the expressions of Ries and Laurent. He followed their gaze forward and froze as well!
It really was Robin! But what shocked the three of them was that Robin was not only wearing a cute pink jumpsuit but was also skipping along quite cheerfully—a stark contrast to the Robin they knew. It was truly astonishing to the trio!
At that moment, Tiya, surrounded by the guards, had approached where Ries and the others stood, but she didn't stop, merely glancing at them before passing by.
After Tiya and the guards were far down the street, the three of them looked at each other, recognizing the disbelief in the other’s eyes!
They didn't mistake Tiya for someone other than Robin; rather, they were wondering why Robin would dress like that, and who the people beside her were, as they had never seen them before.
Ries, knowing slightly more than Solomon and Laurent, even began to wonder if those accompanying her might be members of the “Dark Merchant Guild.”
Ignoring their internal debates, let’s look at Charlotte and Angelifia, who had since returned. They were sitting in their room, lost in thought, finding the encounter they just had increasingly unbelievable, like something out of a dream.
Just then, the room door opened. It was Kayne and Robin, bringing Niu Niu over for a visit!
In that instant, Charlotte made a very impulsive move—she lunged straight toward Robin!
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