Chương 231: Required Skills

When Ileus didn't answer, Lila added very sweetly, shyly, "I have waited so impatiently for your arrival over the last one year." She lifted her hand and the silk cloth slid down her creamy skin. "See I also got your name tattooed on my wrist and at places I can't show in the open." She giggled. A pale blush spread on her cheeks. 

Anastasia blinked her eyes as she tried to process what she heard or saw. Lila was the girl who was promised to him for marriage by his grandparents. She sized her up and found her… petite and sweet. Since Lila didn't know of their relationship, her behavior towards Ileus was expected. 

"All through the last year, I have been waiting for this moment, Ileus," Lila said in a honeyed voice. "And now that you are in front of me, I don't know how to express my feelings." Tears appeared in her eyes and they became reddish. Once again her gaze traveled to Anastasia but she gave her a royal ignore.