Chapter 766: Shocked
Dora returned with a worried frown after consulting with the doctor about Lord Rupert’s condition. Thankfully, the old man had survived this round, but the news about him having late-stage cancer did not sit well with her. It made her heart ache, especially when she thought about Kael. What was she supposed to say to him when she saw him just now? He was probably already waiting for the old man to be shifter into the room
Should she tell him about his master’s betrayal and thus the reason for her confronation which was responsible for putting the old man in this place? Or should she reassure him that Lord Rupert was safe for now? Or did she need to break the news that Lord Rupert was going to die in just a few months?
As she turned the corner toward the VVIP room, she suddenly stopped and narrowed her eyes. It seemed that Kael would be the one doing some explaining. She watched as he consoled a woman in his arms. Dora paused, leaning against the wall as she took in the scene before her. It was a heart-wrenching moment, as she clutched his shirt and Dora almost rolled her eyes at the sight. She couldn’t believe that was feeling jealous even at a time like this towards some random woman who was only being consoled.
Just then, Kael seemed to sense her presence and immediately stiffened. She stared at him and raised a brow in question at his questionable embrace. He tried to push the girl away but she seemed to have used super glue. Finally, he mumbled something in her ear and the girl seemed to have realized that she was supposed to let go.
Dora watched as Kael finally managed to pry the woman from his embrace. He stepped back, taking a breath as if he had been underwater and had just surfaced for air. "This is Anna," he introduced, glancing between the two women. "Lord Rupert’s daughter."
Dora’s eyes widened, her heart sinking further. "His daughter? The ’dead’ daughter? Are you sure this is not Annabelle?" The words slipped out before she could stop herself, and the moment hung heavy in the air, before Kael sent her a look. She did not seem surprised by this... or at least as surprised as she should have been.
Kael’s face fell, and a palpable awkwardness filled the space between them. "Yes," he confirmed, his tone tight as he shuited uncomfortably. "Also, as far as the others are concerned, she was studying abroad. The rest...I’ll explain everything later."
Dora nodded, letting Kael know with a gaze that she was not going to let this go before turning to the woman," Anna. I know you must be worried about your father. Just rest assured, he is safe for now. They’ve already stabilized him and he will be moved here very soon. If you want, you can go inside and wait. I’ll ask the doctor to come talk to you later."
Anna nodded and with another beseeching look at Kael, she walked inside. Kael sighed and was about to follow her when Dora stopped him. " There is something else as well."