Chapter 574
The ride was quiet. Both chaperons had followed along and boarded the carriage with the new couple, burdening the man and woman with their rigorous watch.
Nonetheless, few words were managed to be exchanged, enough for the ride to feel short whilst unnecessarily crowded...
"The warden has been notified of our visit." — Zeleskiaz decided to inform so nervousness could placate in his beloved’s demeanour. — "Once we get there, he will take us into the tower and lead us to where your brother is kept, my lady."
"Oh... I take it he is waiting for our arrival currently."
"Yes. It was requested so you may move tranquil within the prison."
"... Then... you say he will take us to Paul first... after I meet him, will he guide us to Theressa?"
"... I was told we would. The petition for today was made so you could meet both of your siblings... Although, there is a possibility that you may not be able to have an exchange with your sister, my lady Marianne."
"?... the petition was made, so why is that?" — After a moment of contemplation, slight worry rose in her chest, aware that some condition needed to exist so her meeting with Theressa could not be. Asking cleverly so at least a hint of the truth could be learned from the careful crown prince. — "Is there something wrong with her?
"... Let us say that her attitude has been concerning lately. She has been drugged so her cries can find relief... That is what I was told, my Lady."
"... I understand... Father did tell me that she cried day and night." — With a sense of concern mixed with uncertainty, Marianne observed the outside after understanding the prince was not to explain what could be witnessed better. Trying to find with the aid of silence the peace needed to face her siblings in the sceneries her eye had not been able to catch a glimpse from the palace.