Chapter 248: Always There In My Dreams
Katelina felt a strange sense of familiarity when Queen Xenia greeted her and invited her to sit for a conversation.
"Ezekiel explained that you won’t be able to remember us until those memories come back. I’m just so glad that you’re safe and sound. Ah, my apologies. I’m used to calling you Tarah. Now I must get used to your real name, Katelina." Xenia smiled sweetly as she poured herself some tea.
"I heard that you’re slowly regaining your memories, so I’m sure you’ll remember our brief encounters soon and how you also helped me," Xenia continued. Katelina, curious, asked about those brief encounters.
She found herself immersed as Queen Xenia narrated everything. "You helped me keep my disguise hidden. I guess you saw it in your visions and understood my fate with my husband, Darius."
Xenia lovingly looked at her husband, who was engaged in conversation with Ezekiel. "You’re such a lovely couple," Katelina couldn’t help but comment.
Xenia grabbed her hands and gently squeezed them. "You and my brother are a lovely couple too. The journey ahead may not be smooth, but I hope you and Ezekiel stay strong together. I witnessed how he suffered when he lost you, so he may tend to be overprotective now... I hope you two stay strong no matter what."
Katelina nodded, feeling the sincerity in Xenia’s words. Xenia added, "If you need our help, don’t hesitate to tell us. Although I’m sure Mother and Father’s support will be enough. They will back you and Ezekiel with all their might."
Katelina smiled, feeling comforted by Xenia’s words and the warmth of her family. "Thank you, Xenia. It means a lot to me."
Xenia smiled back, her eyes full of kindness. "We’re family, Katelina. We’ll always be here for you."
It felt good to hear those genuine words, to have someone supporting her. Katelina fought back the tears welling in her eyes as she whispered, "Thank you." She didn’t know why she was so sensitive lately. Probably because a lot had been going on, and feeling she had someone with her right now was overwhelming.
In her memories, Devon would always tell her that she had no one, that her only means of survival was him, so she must please him. The abuse was too much, a constant torment that felt suffocating. If it had been just her, Katelina might have chosen death to escape the torment. But she couldn’t condemn her brother to the same fate...