Bab 877: A Different Valerie

Islinda hesitated for a moment, scared that this might really be the last they would converse like this. But Islinda knew she had to go, knew that Aldric needed this time to prepare.

With one last look at him, she finally left the dressing room, her heart pounding.

Islinda had barely taken a few steps down the corridor before she collided with someone. Startled, she looked up, and her heart skipped a beat when she realized it was Andre. 

For a moment, she stood frozen, her instinct urging her to flee, but as she took a step back, Andre called out, "Wait!"

She hesitated, but finally stopped, ensuring there was enough space between them. Her mind still remembered their last encounter, his attempt to force her into marriage The bitterness of it all resurfaced, but she held her ground.