Chương 69: LXIX

She opened her eyes again and met the Oracle's gaze. The oracle seemed to be a reminder that it could all be a setup and she stood up again and walked to the door of the room.

She was assisted by the ladies assigned to takle care of her as she got ready to meet the king. Such preparation needs both physical and mental arrangements. 

She wondered how she will persuade the king to release her uncle. Just as she was done with her preparation both physically and mentally, the oracle who left earlier returned to the room again. 

"The king got busy. He decided to postpone the meeting," The oracle announced and left as soon as she was done playing that role. 

Aurora felt a strong urge to fall on the floor to express the strong sense if defeat she felt from the news.

The king must be doing it intentionally to taunt her, he got her hopes high, very high and crushed it down from the height he took it to.