Chapter 395: Falling in love
"Sigh... Griffin has had such a sad life," Alora said softly, her expression dimming as the weight of his story settled on her. Griffin had endured so many hardships to reach where he was today. She wondered if that was why their connection felt so natural from the very beginning. Both of them had weathered painful childhoods and tumultuous teenage years, followed by difficult early adulthood.
"Behind that smile hides a very broken man, Your Highness," Selvina added, her voice carrying a note of sadness. "It must have been incredibly hard for him all this time."
Alora nodded. "You’re right. He’s been through so much. But now, have you made your decision? Griffin shared his life with you because he trusts you. And as you’ve come to see, he’s not the kind of elite you once thought. He’s always been a good man, better than most. I told you, didn’t I?"
Selvina lowered her eyes, contemplating Alora’s words. "I was so wrong about Lord Griffin. I misjudged him. I’ll give him an answer soon." There was a softness in her voice, as if she were still trying to process the deep respect she now felt for him.
"You should," Alora said, patting the back of Selvina’s hand gently. "But for now, you need to rest. You’ve had a long day."
Selvina shook her head lightly. "I will after I set the dinner table for Your Highness and His Highness," she said, though her exhaustion was evident.
"Let the other servants handle that tonight," Alora insisted with a warm smile. "It must have been a tiring day for you. Besides, you’ll soon be leaving. Griffin will take you to his home, and then you two will get married." There was a gleam of excitement in her eyes, a joy that matched the future she was envisioning for her friend.
Selvina couldn’t help but smile at the thought, as though the idea of marrying Griffin was a beautiful dream she had never dared to imagine. "I hope so, Your Highness. I still find it hard to believe that Lord Griffin, such a humble and kind man, sees me as someone who could become his wife."
Alora smiled, her eyes shining with affection. "You don’t need to thank me. I only want to see you happy."