Chapter 33 - Princess Lyn P5 (1/2)

After she spent some time with Kazuya, she returned with Allen who waited for her at the bottom of the path. Lyn recalled Kazuya's expression when he held her hand on the way down. He seemed to be in deep thought about something. As Allen lead her back, her thoughts kept wandering. All the stuff regarding what happened with Allen flew out of her mind; her thoughts shifted to Kazuya. Is he okay? Should she have stayed with him?

It did not take them long before they arrived at a familiar clearing. This time around though Allen lead her down the path towards the main castle. Is he taking the short cut?

Her thoughts broke off when she spotted familiar people. There in the central garden area stood her eldest brother and a beautiful lady. Somebody, she knew all too well, Lyn hurried over and waved, ” Gabrielle!”

The woman turned around, she seemed surprised, but a smile formed on her lips. ”Lyn.”

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When Lyn envisioned the type of woman, she would be in the future; she always used this woman as an example. Her dear friend, the very first friend she made.

Lady Gabrielle, a woman who overflowed with charms and charisma.

”Quite some time has passed since we last met, I'm glad to see you are doing well.”

Lyn happily nodded.

She felt about interrupting their little date. But she wanted to have a chat with her friend. A lot has happened lately, and she's kept loads of things to herself. Lyn considered Pupillam a good friend too. But she knew how the girl was bound to her duty. There are certain things she can't disclose even if she wanted to. The two of them sat around a circular table; the servants had prepared them some tea and snacks. At least that's what she thought.

”I don't need the snacks; you can give them to brother.”

Gabrielle's cheeks colored, ”You can take some too; there's a lot.”

Lyn laughed, ”I'm okay. I just ate.”

She did just eat; the banquet was only an hour ago. Hardly anytime has passed, so the food has yet to digest in her system. Gabrielle looked at her for confirmation and Lyn nodded her head. Gabrielle murmured thank you, as she quickly got up and made her way over to where brother and Allen were.

Lyn looked over curiously and saw them discussing and occasional laughter leaving Allen's lips. Brother is probably trash talking her. But, Lyn examined Allen's smile. There's something genuine about it. So even Allen can smile like that?

Her gaze landed on Gabrielle and her brother.

He seemed solemn and indifferent, but once Gabrielle gave him the basket. He smiled fondly at her.

”Thank you, dearest.”

”Your welcome dear.”