Chapter 229
He gave off a different atmosphere compared to Raymond. He had a more slender and youthful charm. And certainly, his favorable attitude towards Isella earned him significant points compared to Raymond.
“Why were you late?”
“There was something I needed to handle in the army.”
“Oh dear, you must have had a tough time.”
“Thank you for understanding.”
Technically speaking, he wasn’t lying—the army was the army. Zion recalled Raymond’s not-so-much-a-request. The frustration of why he had to do such things crossed his mind, but what could he do? Orders were orders. Even if Raymond wasn’t his direct superior, he owed him countless debts from the past.
“How have you been lately, Miss Isella?”
“Just so-so.”
“That’s good to hear. I was worried that the Grand Cathedral might not be a very comfortable place. What about somewhere else? If you’re okay with it, I can find a place for you to stay.”
Perhaps her staying at the Grand Cathedral made her unusually sensitive. When she was with Zion, Isella wasn’t usually so particular. So Zion thought that being away from Carynne might actually improve their relationship.
“No, I can’t stay anywhere else.”