Chapter 125: Smooching
"Mistress Marla, the porridge is so yummy. Do you want to try some of Lady Asura’s cooking? She told me it’s her specialty, so I thought I should have a taste, especially now in this cold weather," Levi cheerfully asked.
Asura was relieved to see Levi’s acting skills come into play. They both stayed seated at the table, facing Marla, who remained steadfast in her position. Two servants stood silently behind her, their presence adding to the tense atmosphere.
Asura held her breath, hoping desperately that Marla would simply leave. She knew it wasn’t safe for Marla to get too close to Levi, especially with his high temperature.
Marla’s eyes narrowed as she stared at Levi. "The day of the extraction is nearing, I’m sure your sister is cooking something, and I have to ensure that I’m looking after our King’s best interest," she hissed. Without a word, she signaled the two servants behind her.
"Mistress Marla!" Asura attempted to rise from her seat to stop the two servants, but Marla cast a spell on her, freezing her in place. Asura’s eyes widened in horror as the servants forcefully grabbed Levi and stripped off his upper clothes.
"He has a high temperature," one of the servants informed, abruptly turning Levi so that his bare back was visible to Marla.
Asura’s eyes widened in horror as she noticed the red rashes on Levi’s back and the glowing mark. Levi had skipped his bath today, so she hadn’t seen his back before.
"This! I knew it!!!" Marla laughed maniacally. Levi met Asura’s eyes, and her heart shattered at the sight of tears welling in the boy’s eyes. He murmured, "It’s nothing. It’s just the weather."
He looked at Marla, trembling as he reasoned, "Mistress, please... It’s nothing to do with my sister!"