Chapter 12: I Will Allow It
"Dear, this is Aletha. She is my personal maid back in Lobelius," Arabella introduced her maid.
Ferdinand, Rendell, and Aletha, all the three stared at her as she boldly addressed the Dark Emperor as she pleased for the second time.
Arabella could be this daring because she knew from her previous life that he would tolerate her behavior because she was his wife. He would keep her around for appearances sake.
"Greetings to His Majesty," Aletha respectfully curtsied.
Ferdinand glanced at Aletha. "I heard you have been with my wife since childhood. Keep serving her well."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I will do my very best," Aletha bowed again and silently excused herself since she was already dismissed.
Arabella had no choice but to welcome her husband in her study.
"Your eyes are red and puffy. Have you been crying? Is there something going on?" Ferdinand caressed her cheek with his thumb.
Arabella flinched. Her husband’s gentle touch felt so foreign. Since when did he care whether she cried or laughed? All he needed was for her to remain as his wife.
[Was my touch too rough? I already touched her as gently as I could.] Ferdinand retracted his hand.
"I was just so happy to see Aletha again," Arabella smiled politely.