Chapter 78

After finishing lunch without taking a break, Amelia made her way to the library.

The mansion’s library was vast, with numerous bookshelves reaching from the floor to the ceiling, neatly lined with a diverse array of books.

The scent of paper and ink that gently wafted through the air was something Amelia secretly enjoyed.

Among all the sections, the area where academic books were collected was the one she visited most frequently.

In particular, the area where books on plants were lined up was Amelia’s favorite.

“Wow, I’ve never seen this book before…”

Her hand was involuntarily drawn to the title of a book she didn’t recognize.

Compared to when she first visited the library, the number of books had clearly increased.

Logan had acquired many new books for the plant-loving Amelia.

From among the numerous books that had been added due to Logan’s consideration, Amelia picked up a book titled "The Green Dictionary."

Humming a little tune, she sat down in a chair set up in the library and opened the book.

"The Green Dictionary" contained detailed descriptions of various plants, along with their illustrations, ecology, properties, and uses.

“Hmm, ‘Chamomile’ is good for beauty products… and it can also be used as tea leaves. It’s quite convenient that it can be used for a long time just by drying it…”

Amelia absorbed the knowledge, word by word.

The useful information about various plants and their preservation methods began to form new shapes in her mind.

After talking with Logan yesterday, Amelia’s desire to read had been heightened.

She was determined to study as much as possible to prepare for the opportunity to use her knowledge of plants.

Before she knew it, she was completely immersed in the world of books.

How much time had passed, she wondered.

“Miss Amelia, shouldn’t you take a break now?”

Sylphie, who had been reading the book with such intensity that it seemed she might put holes in it, called out to her.

With slightly lowered eyebrows, Sylphie wore a worried expression.

“Sorry, just a moment. I’m at a good part right now.”

“You’ve been reading continuously for about three hours.”

“Eh, really!?”

Amelia, brought back to reality, looked startled.

“Now that you mention it, my throat is dry… and my lips feel a bit chapped…”

“Please at least drink some water. I’m worried you might collapse from dehydration.”

“Ugh… okay…”

Reluctantly, Amelia placed a bookmark in the book and closed it.

Sylphie promptly placed a glass on the table.

“Thank you.”

As she gulped down the water, her parched body gradually became refreshed.

Amelia sighed in relief.

“Phew, I feel alive again…”

“Would you like another glass?”

“Yes, please.”

As Amelia drank the water again, Sylphie said,

“It’s good to be enthusiastic, but please don’t overdo it.”

“I understand, I’ll be careful. Sorry for worrying you.”

“No, don’t worry about it. In fact, it might be a good sign.”

“A good sign?”

“Yes. The current Miss Amelia looks lively and very happy.”

“Yes, that’s true…”

Amelia placed the glass back on the table and smiled.

“It’s definitely enjoyable.”

(I love plants, and I love mixing them and making medicine…)

If her favorite activities could help someone, she felt a surge of motivation.

It was a sense of fulfillment, perhaps.

Amelia felt a sense of energy throughout her body, something she had never experienced before in her life.

“Well, I’ll get back to reading.”

“Please do. This time, try not to dry out.”

“I’ll try not to… but if it happens again, please remind me.”

“Yes, I understand.”

As Sylphie smiled wryly, a low, unfamiliar male voice spoke.

“…That’s unusual, to see someone in the library.”

Turning around, Amelia saw a man standing at the entrance.