Chapter 342 - You seriously like her? (1/2)

So, they even sent a Prince out as a hostage? What kind of deal did they strike? Zepher had to admit that he was curious. Over the last few years, he has built up his reputation and a name for himself. Back then, they chased him out with absolutely nothing. But now things are different. At first, Zepher did all he could to survive. The thought of revenge didn't cross his mind. Nor did it occur to him to search for the culprit, he just wanted to live.

However, he kept up with the news in the Mist Kingdom... He didn't want to return to the palace; he liked his new life. But, he didn't erase the place entirely from his heart because of his sister. He wanted to come back for her.

”Why are you trying to protect Lyn? Aren't you the enemy?”

Though Rhys words are very vague, Zepher understood it right away. This man is trying to protect Lyn. ”Heh, haven't you figured it out yet?”

His gaze dimmed. It did not occur to him that other men would fall for his sister. The security around her is tight, after all. She was seldom able to go out. That's why Zepher wasn't worried about her falling in love. If Lyn was going to fall for

”I'll cooperate with you. But tell me about Lyn.”

Rhys nodded, ”Sounds fair. Follow me.”

Zepher turned to his men and gave some instructions, before following Rhys.

It was quiet between them for a few minutes. Zepher didn't know what to say. This guy admitted that he likes Lyn. What's more, it seems like this man is aware of his own feelings towards the girl. Then again, it's not like this is rocket science.

”How did you meet her?”

”It was my companion who introduced - no, I met her when we were younger. When she was in Junlan church, she snuck off to town one time.”

Zepher nodded. He did hear that Lyn became acquainted with the man Andrew was after. But there was also this kid too? He was still having a hard time adjusting. If this guy likes Lyn, then, ”Does...does she have a lot of male friends?” Zepher asked warily.

”The girl is surrounded by guys. I'm surprised you didn't know.”

Surrounded by guys? Then again, Andrew or Mother has most likely picked out candidates for her. She's already sixteen; it's the perfect age to introduce the other candidates. But, even then, Zepher didn't think anything would happen. After all, those men don't truly like Lyn. He knew how slow the leading candidate Prince Allen was too. So, Zepher was not worried about him. However, from the looks of it, other guys have appeared in Lyn's life since then. If he isn't careful, one of them could take Lyn.

It's a good thing he sent that letter. This timing is perfect, even if she has other men. Nothing irreversible should have happened yet. Things are still okay.

”But you, huh, seriously like her?” Rhys questioned.

”Of course I do,” Zepher is embarrassed at how quickly he responded.

”I know you're not blood-related. But, you still treated her as your sister for so long…”

A deep sigh passed his lips. ”I don't know what you heard. But I didn't exactly treat her as my sibling,” he trailed off. ”Not like I treated her as a woman or anything. Since she was still a child, the last time I saw her. We were more like good friends.”

”Friendship that turned into love, huh?”

”...”

”But you know something Prince Zepher; there are a lot of people who misunderstood you.”

”Misunderstood?”

”Rumors like how you two are lovers and all that.”

There were rumors like that?

Rhys sighed, ”You didn't know?”

”No, I didn't.”

So that's why other men stayed away from Lyn back then? Now he gets it. Even the fiance seemed to back away in those days.

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Meanwhile, Lyn was having a hard time staying conscious.

”Lyn, Lyn. Stay awake; don't close your eyes.”

Lyn laughed softly, ”It's difficult to do so.” She felt so tired and drained of all strength. She wanted nothing more than to go to sleep. The two of them were hiding in one of the abandoned buildings. But, it's just a matter of time before those people find them.

She extended her hand out and caressed Kazuya's pale cheek. ”They poisoned you too, why didn't you drink Rhys antidote?”