Chapter 9: Please, forgive me
Rhea pivoted to glance at Venus. "Your sister was attacked last night. Don't you care for her?" she questioned her second daughter.
"Alora is alive. What's there to worry? I am sure she escaped the death because of her eyes. Mother, I'll be wedded off within a week. Don't ruin anything because of Alora," Venus requested and left her sight.
Lady Aubrey reprimanded Rhea for upsetting Venus. She told Norman to send some servant with Odin and she too, walked away.
Rhea's eyes filled with tears and with her last hopes, she glanced at her husband, Norman. He was the father of Alora, their first daughter, so he would not ignore Alora like this. It was only about a day and they could return.
However, her last hope was also shattered as Norman decided to send a servant with Odin. "Take her to the old residence," Norman ordered the servant and gazed at Odin.
"Then, I must take my leave," Odin said and went out, followed by the servant.
"Have you not heard about the Vampire Prince Magnus?" Rhea wanted to know if Norman even ever loved Alora.
"Even Prince Magnus is scared of her," Norman said. "That's why she's alive in his palace," he stated and glanced at his wife. "After Venus's marriage, you can go and check on Alora," he suggested. He excused himself since he had a few works to finish.
Tears streamed down Rhea's cheeks. No one cared for Alora. They all hated her. "Forgive your mother, Alora. I'll come to you once Venus is married. I know you'll understand my compulsion to be here," she murmured while sobbing. Her heart ached with the thought that Alora was being punished by everyone for no reason. She was such a beautiful and obedient child, but nobody in the family loved her.