Kapitel 6: She Can Stay!

"What did you say?" It was not a question but a warning. And Oriana made sure that it would be conveyed to Olviia by the look in her sharp and cold eyes.

Olivia sucked in a deep breath. If she showed her fear now. How would her future be any different from her past? It was her first test and she could not afford to fail it.

"Abi is feeling better. She can stay." Oriana's eyes narrowed and her lips parted. Not only was she shocked but furious beyond limit.

"She is my daughter." Oriana challenged as she took a step forward and stared at Abi. The look in her eyes accused Abi for this argument. The little girl shivered. She had already wrapped her tiny arms around her aunt Olivia. But even that was not enough to feel secure when her mother glared at her. Abi shivered badly.

Olivia's heart broke. In the past, she would have given in. if not for her, then for Abi. for her safety! But she had learnt harsh lessons. Her submission did not save Abi. even Oriana could not be saved.

Olviia held the girl tightly, securing her in her arms.

"I know. But you have been a busy sister. I have taken care of her these days. The physician said.."

"Olivia, there seems to be a misunderstanding." Oriana's voice lowered to a dangerous level. "Maids took care of this palace. But that did not mean it belonged to them. Right? I have to announce the death penalty for a few of them if they develop this kind of illusion." even the maids standing far away could feel her wrath. They shivered and bowed their heads deeper. They were afraid that they would be included in the mess without a reason.

Leo's heart fell. His stomach churned. What was his aunt thinking? How could she challenge his mother in front of guests?

Even the guests were looking in their direction. That was the only reason Olivia was not slapped yet. Olivia sucked in a deep breath. She dug her nails deeper, afraid that Oriana would notice her quivering.

"I apologize sister but maids would never develop this kind of illusion. But that did not mean they could not develop fondness for the palace where they have spent all their life. They have the right to worry about welfare. No?" She bowed her head and did not try to meet Oriana's eyes.

But she could feel her wrath. The gritting of her teeth and heaving of her chest.

"Olivia..,."

"My dear.. I was looking for you Everywhere." Duke Cedric Aykroyd smiled at his young wife who was half his age. He walked closer and wrapped his arm around her thin waist.

Oriana closed her eyes when she heard her husband's voice. And when she opened her eyes again, her anger, her wrath, her hatred seemed to have disappeared as if it was nothing but an illusion. She smiled sweetly like an innocent girl.

"Honey, did I worry about you?" her soft voice was so different to the voice she had used to confront Olivia.

"Not at all. But you seem worried. Did someone bully my dear wife?" Olivia felt nauseated just by looking at their false display of love. For Oriana, Duke Cedric was nothing but a treasure box which would help her in living a comfortable life.

But for duke Cedric, she was just a trophy wife. He could show her off in his arms and enjoy. Who knew how long Oriana would have lasted if not for.. Olviia shook her head. She could feel the cold eyes of the duke on her now. Damn! She was distracted so she did not hear her sister's reply.

"Olivia. You should be kind to your sister. She had worked day and night for this party and to make sure everything went well. She had taken such good care of yours and Damon." there was censure in his voice and eyes. Olivia bowed her head. She had shown enough strength for tonight.

"Yes, your grace. As an apology, I will personally escort Abi from the party. She still needs rest." Leo looked at them with longing. How he could follow his aunt and his sister. But his cold face did not show any reaction. If his mother noticed, she would harm them more.

But he could not stop worrying. What was his aunt thinking of challenging his mother? As Olivia left while holding Abi in her arms, he stole a glance at his mother.

His face fell when he noticed killing intent in them. But when he looked behind her, he was shocked to see even Damon was staring at Olivia's leaving figure. Perhaps he could help them?

Leo softly moved toward Damon while his father brought his mother away.

"Brother Damon, my aunt must have lost her mind to challenge mother. But you know she is a kind woman. If you could.." Damon's eyes flickered. He looked at Leo as if he was looking at a stranger.

The fresh wound in his calf reminded him how Leo's mother had tried to kill him again last night. His lips curled into a mocking smile.

"I do not understand, young lord. Your mother? Duchess? Is she not the most kind woman in the world? How could she hurt her own sister? She had worked hard day and night to make this duchy a better place to live.

She is so kind to me, his stepson. How could she harm her own sister who she had brought into the palace despite bearing so many insults and mockings." Leo gulped. Those words.. He could not refute them in public.

He could only nod and bow his head. Of course, Damon could not help. When it comes to his mother, only his father could control her. He must have put his elder brother in the tight spot.

"Yes, brother is so wise and smart. I must have developed false worries. Thank you."

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