Chapter 119: Nothing To Stop
Maximus walked inside the bath area. His eyes ended up at the tub. Alexandra was leaning on the edge with her eyes closed. Her face looked serene and happy even.
Flavia saw Maximus very much willing to get naked right then and there. She was about to open her mouth when he swiftly pressed his index finger to his lips, gesturing Flavia to stay silent. He then jerked his head pointing at Alexandra.
Flavia realized that he didn’t want to disturb Alexandra. After an ardent journey and staying in various places, she has finally come to an extravagant place where rest should be more easily attained, but even here, she is meeting hostility.
She pitied Alexandra. Even though she saw the might of Alexandra when she saved her from the boiling water, for some reason, she couldn’t forget Alexandra as that meek girl he met who had scars all over her and the one who got frightened by the littlest of noises.
She figured it is Maximus’ duty to cajole her.
After setting Alexandra’s hair to a bun since Alexandra didn’t want her hair to get wet, Flavia left the room with her feet making noises like that of a cat’s paws after turning off the unnecessary lights. She knew it sets a loving mood when there is the perfect amount of lighting.
She then offered Maximus a tray of fruits. Just in case they were hungry, they can fill themselves with the fruits before getting dinner. They would have to talk a lot if they are solving their misunderstandings.
Maximus smiled. With just a few swift motions, he rid off the articles of clothing that are keeping him from connecting to his wife. Alexandra was still in a trance-like state seemingly not affected by the happenings around her.
«Oh-ho! Is my dear wife pretending to not see me here...»
His lips curved to a smirk and he decided to watch her until she gets bored and opened her eyes.
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"Mother!" Alexandra ran to the woman standing beside the clear pond. Beside her was her beguiling sister Cathlyn.