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Chapitre 14: A little picnic

While Aaron got ready Adeline decided to check up on Alaric. She wanted to help him prepare the spread but before that, she was notified that there was a special letter for her.

She didn't know why the butler took the time to mention it since she asked him to refuse any invitations she received. After making her first appearance, she quickly shot to fame among the society. 

Her mother's genes helped her gain the title "flower of society" in the story, and it wasn't so different this time either. Coupled with the fact that the Crown Prince escorted her, she became the talk of the town. 

Numerous letters and invitations poured in the other day, Adeline didn't care much about the society so she decided to refuse them all. She wasn't the most talented in palace intrigue, she didn't want to invite trouble.

She would have to deal with them eventually anyway. It's best to enjoy herself for as long as she can without worry.

"My Lady, this letter has the stamp of the Northern Duke, we don't have the authority to refuse it outright."

Adeline's ears perked upon hearing that the letter was from the Northern Duke. Benedict took the time to write to her even though his house would be in chaos. 

"Dear Lady Adeline, I want to thank you for helping me yesterday. My mother had been sick for a long time and because of you, I was able to create cherished memories with her. 

One day, I would like to invite you to the Northern Duchy. I would love to show you the garden my mother held close to her heart.

Yours friendly, Benedict Rolfe."

Adeline couldn't help but smile. He trusted her enough to spill the secret of his mother's health condition. Right now, the situation up North isn't a favourable one, that was why he was being ambiguous with the date when he invited her to his manor.

She especially liked that he ended it with 'yours friendly'. They were now friends. She was able to meet and make friends with two out of the four male leads. She didn't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing. As long as she doesn't get too involved with them, it should be fine, right?

Since she met two of them, why shouldn't she attempt to contact the other two? If she was able to establish a favourable relationship with them, her future might be a little bit safer. 

*knock knock*

"Let's go Linny, Alaric is waiting for us." He opened the door and brought her back to the present. She was drowning in worries but thankfully he came at the right time. 

"Why are you frowning like an old man?"

Adeline looked around and then pointed to herself as if to say, 'Who? Me?'

She didn't know she had such a sombre expression on her face. Ignorance is indeed bliss, look at her worrying her life away while the people around her were blissfully unaware. 

She slapped her cheeks to wake herself up and trotted over to the door. 

"Alright, let's go!"

There were numerous servants in the garden getting the place ready for the picnic. 

The siblings rarely got together due to the conflicts in schedules, they had to make sure everything went well. The chefs prepared food that wasn't too messy and easy to eat for the picnic. Everything was perfect.

Alaric thanked everyone for their work and dismissed them. He didn't want people interrupting their time. 

"Brother!" Adeline ran up to him as fast as her little legs could take her. He immediately caught her and lifted her up. 

"You will be entering society soon, you can't act like this in front of others, okay?"

Though his words sounded like reprimands he lifted her up and didn't put her down. 

"But there are no 'others' here so it's okay." Adeline firmly stood her ground. 

Aaron didn't mind their sappy behaviour. He was more interested in the food before him. There were so many pastries that his master would disapprove of. Forbidden food was even more enticing.

He was almost drooling by now. He picked up a pastry and tasted it, he could almost cry!

'We should have picnics more often.'

She spent a lot of time with Aaron but not much time with Alaric. On one hand, she was afraid that he would notice the changes in her, he was older and though they didn't spend too much time together, he was very perceptive.

On the other hand, she really wanted to make this chance at life count. She didn't want to lead a miserable life like her last one. She wanted to spend time with her loving brothers and her caring but emotionally stupid dad.

"There's a swing there, push me please." There was a swing attached to a tree nearby, it looked so inconspicuous that she would've missed it. The swing lost most of its colours because of the changing weather and it looked like no one used it for years.

Seeing the swing Alaric stopped right in his tracks. He stood still for a second without answering her. It was the swing his mother used. After her passing, no one touched it. He felt that his mother's favourite swing shouldn't be left like that. She wouldn't like it. 

With a hint of nostalgia, he walked over to it. The times have changed, and they should change with it too. 


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Chapitre 15: Family

The Marquess had a very bad habit of shutting himself off when he encountered a problem. And that was exactly what he did this time too. He couldn't get any work done. He paced from one end of the room to the other to no end. He heard some sounds and decided to look out the window.

The swing his wife used was in clear view from his window. Sometimes he'd look out there and smile, she would wave back with both her hands. Her pink hair would flutter in the wind like it was dancing.

The same pink hair fluttered in the wind again. It was his daughter's instead.

When he talked to Alaric, he didn't know how to face his children. He stayed locked in his study since the talk, he even slept there. 

The sun shone brightly on the kids, Aaron had the biggest smile on his face as he indulged himself with delicious treats. Alaric pushed Adeline, he didn't know what his son said, but Adeline couldn't stop laughing. 

'I lost a lot of time with them. I shouldn't lose any more out of fear."

He firmly decided that he wasn't going to hide anymore. He freshened up immediately and went down to the garden. There was still a bit of hesitation on his part but once he stepped outside it felt like a different world. It wasn't cold or dark like he imagined it to be. 

"Dad?" Adeline almost shouted after seeing him walk towards them. He was dressed more casually, he looked more like a father than a Marquess. 

The momentum of the swing made her move back as it did, Alaric was supposed to push her but he was so surprised he forgot to catch her. He just let himself be hit.

"Ah!"

He fell straight on his butt, and though it hurt, his surprise was the only emotion he could show. Aaron on the other hand was so focused on the pastries he didn't notice his father coming towards them until he heard his brother's yelp.

The piece of pastry almost dropped from his hand when he saw his father smiling. Just what was happening?!

"F- Father?" Aaron mustered with his mouth full of sweets.

Ignoring Aaron, he quickly helped up Alaric. 

Adeline was too small to be able to stop the swing so she could only helplessly wait for help. Seeing that she was swinging back again she yelled, "Dad!"

In an instant, she found herself in his arms.

"I've got you."

Such comforting words made her smile. She looked up and pleaded, "Please stay with us."

Although she meant for him to stay for the picnic, he interpreted it in another way.

"I promise I won't leave you."

The butler who helped his master freshen up snuck a peak. He couldn't help but feel delighted to see them getting along. He was a person the late Duchess brought in from her home.

He had seen her grow up to be a wonderful lady, become a beautiful bride, a caring mother... It devastated him when she passed away. He could see her in Adeline, she was definitely his favourite. 

The manor wasn't the same when she passed away, but seeing them together brought back those happy memories. He wished this joy would last. 

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*shhhh*

The sound of the whip echoed through the empty room. 

"Just twenty more, dear."

Although the Empress's voice sounded delicate her expression was cold. She watched as her trusted servant whipped the back of her son. This wouldn't have happened if he had followed her orders. It did cause her a little pain to see him whipped, well, next time he won't disobey her.

After the whip marked his body for the last time she rushed to hug Cassian who almost lost his balance. 

"Sorry, dear. It had to be done. Mother is sorry." 

His lifeless eyes couldn't even shed a tear. He stared blankly into the mirror, in its reflection he saw his mother wiping the blood off his back. 

"It hurts me more than it hurts you. Promise me you will do as I say from now on."

He nodded lightly, he tried his best not to flinch whenever his mother touched his back. 

"It's all for your own good, Cassian. Mother is doing this all for you."

She held a twisted love for her son. He was her pawn, he was also her everything. He was her key to power and freedom, she would never let him act on his own, she couldn't afford it. If he doesn't fit the standard she will personally shave off his imperfections to make sure he is perfect.

Once his wounds were dressed she immediately started planning her next move. He was still young and his power hadn't manifested yet. That timid second prince was showing signs of awakening and she couldn't have that happening. 

By hook or by crook she will make sure Cassian awakens his powers. But first, she had to deal with the issue he caused. The Northern Duchy has refused all letters and had been closed off, she was sure it was because of Cassian's rude behaviour.

The Northern Duke wasn't the kind to hold a grudge against a child, the Empress wasn't in her right mind to have rational thoughts though.

She couldn't afford to alienate another power. She placed her hand firmly on his shoulder and ordered him to write a letter to Adeline Kendrick. She made sure to stamp it with her seal so they know it was an order. 

'No matter what it costs, he will be the Emperor.'


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