Chapter 269 - Prince Andrew P5 (2/2)
Lyn's eyes widened, ”Wah? Um?”
”My present.”
Lyn laughed, ”It's not my birthday yet.”
”Have an early gift.”
”I'm happy, thank you.”
'Act naturally, huh?' That's impossible for him. Still, he dove into his pocket - inside was a present he got for Gabrielle. Andrew was very uneasy about this, he had never gotten Gabrielle a present in his entire life. He turned to walk up the steps and after a few minutes, Andrew spotted black hair leaning on the pillar. ”Gabrielle?” he mumbled, uncertain.
The woman turned around and smiled, ”Welcome home my Lord.”
Andrew made his way over hastily, ”Why are you not in bed? You must rest.”
”Me and Lyn were taking a walk. Being cooped up is no good.”
He flinched at those words, a walk? Where are the guards…
Gabrielle sighed, ”Don't worry, that person is around. I went to find him and he's the one who brought us here. Coincidentally you used the gate here to return too.”
It's most likely not a coincidence. The person Gabrielle is talking about is his second Aide, Zhou. Unlike his other knights who are from prestigious families, this man was different. His background is nothing special, he was a commoner who lost his parents. While even now people questioned why he left such a dangerous person by his side. It's most likely because Andrew understood. Ever since that day, that man is the only one who understood him.
”Andrew, what's wrong?”
”Nothing,” Andrew wrapped his arms around the girl, ” Let us head back.”
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Lyn wanted to ask her big brother something, but considering how Kazuya was dragging her away she figured it would wait. Her gaze fell on the man who was busy doing some reports.
”Kazuya, you were with my brothers?” It was the most unusual combination ever.
”I ran into them in town.”
She supposed that made sense. But, they actually headed back together? That's what really surprised her.
”Say Kazuya, do you have to do work?”
Kazuya smiled, ”I don't want to. But I need to get this done, so I can have the day off tomorrow.”
”Tomorrow?”
”I'm taking you on a date.”
Her eyes brightened but they immediately fell, ”But, my brother said…”
”I got permission today,” Kazuya smiled. ”Wait, I'm almost done here. Why don't you nap for a bit?”
..
When Lila next opened her eyes she felt Kazuya's warm hand on her forehead. ”Kazuya?”
”Your fevers back, don't move.”
Lyn nodded, ”Lately, I keep getting sick. It's very inconvenient. Big brother keeps locking me back up too,” she mumbled. Lyn understood why her brother was taking extra measures, she really did. But, after experiencing so much freedom, to be locked up again after so long made her feel uneasy.
Thankfully, she managed to sneak out, ”The other knights who came here don't know much about the imprisonment thing. So when they saw me trying to leave, they let me go. I'm sure my brother will eventually issue the orders though. What would I do then?” If she can't sneak out, how can she meet with Kazuya and Rhys?
*UNEDITED*