Chapter 128: Ending friendships (1)
Alessandra kept her gaze on where Penelope walked with Hazel. She couldn’t let any of her children out of her sight for too long with what was occurring around the town.
Alessandra’s attention to where Penelope walked led her to find Erin standing amongst the crowd with her husband, Dale Scott.
"Edgar," Alessandra said, getting her husband’s attention. "Can you join me for a moment? I want to speak to Erin. I have not been able to get in touch with her, and neither has Penelope."
Tyrion overheard what Alessandra said and looked forward to her getting answers. Would she confirm his theory, or was he wrong?
"Do not leave the king’s side," Edgar informed Lily. "I will join you," he replied to Alessandra, though he wasn’t pleased to go near Dale.
Alessandra walked with her arm linked with Edgar’s over to where Erin stood. "Erin," she greeted her friend. "I am happy to see you here."
Erin smiled, first looking at her husband, Dale, before looking back at Alessandra. "Duchess!" She greeted Alessandra in a warm tone. "I am happy to see you here as well. I meant to send flowers to Penelope for her wedding. It is wonderful that they have gotten married."
"It is. Penelope will be happy to hear from you. Neither she nor I have heard from you as of late. There are a few dresses I would love to have made, and then we could sit and talk," said Alessandra.
Erin’s smile continued, and she was late with a response. She tried her best not to meet Edgar’s eyes, but it seemed he had already read her mind.