Chapter 274: Don’t lose heart
"You shouldn’t have suddenly brought up the incident between Scarlet and me," Alora said while pouring herself a glass of water. She took a moment to collect her thoughts before continuing, "How could you be so thoughtless sometimes?" She brought the glass to her lips, taking a small sip.
Magnus, unfazed, responded in a stern tone, "I merely wanted to tell her that she should know her limits. She can’t just say anything she pleases."
Alora placed the glass on the table with a soft clink, her expression firm. "But you can’t speak so rudely to your elder brother’s wife," she asserted. "Scarlet was upset because Brother Alaric left on their first night. I can’t deny that he left because of me," she added, her voice tinged with guilt. "If I had been in her place—"
He didn’t let her speak as he placed his index finger on her lips. "You would not have said that. You are not like the others. I know this well," Magnus said and lowered his finger slowly.
"Promise me you’ll never speak in such a way with Scarlet," Alora said.
"I promise."
She smiled and hugged him warmly. "I know you carry a deep affection for me. Scarlet had later apologized to me." Pulling away Alora said, "You didn’t see your sister till now." It was a gentle reminder to him that he should visit Lillian once.
"Wait for me here. I’ll be back soon." Magnus strode past and left the chamber.
Upon reaching Lillian’s quarters, he asked a female servant to inform her about his visit. He tapped his foot against the floor when the servant finally returned and told the prince he could go in.