Days later…
Although indifferent to her most of the time, the Viscount rushed back from the capital just to confirm the situation in his castle. Most likely, the nobleman was alarmed after hearing she was targeted outside the castle in one of her impromptu trips.
He looked tired and weary when he was welcomed by the family, yet instead of going upstairs to rest, he looked at Aliyah and began to interrogate her. It was an interrogation that later turned into a stern lecture. When it showed no stopping after an hour, even though the girl kept her head lowered, appearing repentant, in her mind, there was a mini-Aliyah whose jaw nearly fell on the ground. The eyes of that mini-Aliyah were also like that of dead fish.
She felt numb and the muscles in her legs and thighs were beginning to protest, yet she didn't dare leave her spot. What if the scolding intensified?
"I have already lost a son, I can't let my sole daughter be put into harm too!"
This is the last one in my stockpile. Not sure if I can update tomorrow since I was advised not to move my wrists too much.
Thanks btw for reading. Happy (?) Valentines!