The Male Lead isn't Following the Script!

"Maybe Victoria could come live with us?"

Adeline’s eyes widened as she turned to Maia. "That’s a great idea!" she exclaimed, excitement colouring her voice. She looked at Layla for confirmation, her pink hair bouncing with the movement.

Layla, who had been leaning back lazily in her chair, straightened up slightly. "Sure," she said with a casual shrug. "I’m fine with it. I trust you, Linny. And if you trust Victoria, then so do I."

Adeline beamed at her friends, grateful for their support. She turned back to Victoria, her expression earnest. "What do you think, Victoria? Would you want to room with us?"

Victoria hesitated, her dark eyes flicking between the three girls. "Are you sure?" she asked cautiously. "I don’t want to intrude."

"You wouldn’t be intruding," Adeline said firmly. "We’d love to have you with us."

Maia nodded enthusiastically. "Absolutely! It would be so much fun to have you in our room."

Layla leaned forward, resting her chin on her hand as she regarded Victoria with a small smile. "You know, my mother speaks highly of you," she said, her tone light but sincere. "She says you’re sharp and dependable. I think you’d fit right in."

Victoria blinked, surprised by Layla’s words. "Your mother...?"

Layla waved her hand dismissively. "Yeah, she’s a fan. Don’t let it go to your head," she teased, though there was warmth in her voice.

The Eastern Duchess heard a lot about Victoria from Adeline. She had a good impression of her and her sister who was now engaged to Alaric.