Chapter 268: Callis’s Confession
"Why are you so angry?" Rafe asked, his voice laced with confusion. "I was only helping to adorn her hair with the flowers. I didn’t do anything wrong."
"Didn’t do anything, you say?" the Mederian Prince’s voice thundered once more, his gaze shifting to Callis, who appeared visibly frightened by her brother’s outburst. "Why did you allow him to put the flowers in your hair? Answer me!" he demanded with a harsh tone.
The Mederian Princess remained silent. Her eyes were downcast, and her fear was palpable in the tense atmosphere.
Rafe, determined to defend his actions, stepped forward. "Why are you treating her this way and scolding her? They are just flowers. She is unable to do it herself due to her injury. That’s why I offered to help," he explained.
Kiev’s confusion deepened as he exchanged glances between Rafe’s impassioned defence and Callis’s hesitant response. Though still present, his anger was now mingled with a growing bewilderment.
"You didn’t tell him about it? Why are you keeping silent, Callis?" Kiev’s voice resonated fiercely. "Why would you allow an unknown man to touch you in such a way? Without our father’s consent? Without my knowledge as your guardian? You don’t even know if he already has someone in his life!"
Callis took a deep breath, gathering her thoughts before responding.
"Brother... we are not on the island," she finally spoke, her voice tinged with a hint of defiance.
"We are still the royal Mederians! Whether we are on the island or not should not be an excuse! As the Mederian Princess, you should be aware of this more than anyone else!" Kiev’s voice rose, filled with frustration and disappointment.
Witnessing the escalating tension, Elis couldn’t comprehend why Kiev was reacting with such anger to the innocent act. However, she wisely chose not to intervene.
Rafe, unable to keep quiet any longer, implored Kiev to stop scolding Callis. His voice, too, began to rise with impatience.