Chapter 461 - Seventeen Birthday Part 3 (1/2)
For the next few minutes, nobody spoke. The only sound anybody could hear was the sound of rustling leaves due to the wind, small signs of life from the distance. Allen chose the perfect spot, not too far and yet not too close to the main building. It felt very strange to her, attending this event without disguising herself.
”Lyn.” Allen suddenly said. She turned to him and saw a troubled expression on his face. ”After this party ends your aware of what will happen, right?”
”Yes.”
”Under these circ.u.mstances, I am afraid that your actions will be monitored. I know you are used to people watching over you. But this is different. You will be watched by not just by your sister. But those with malicious intentions.”
”Are you asking me to stop seeing Rhys?”
”Yes.”
Lyn shook her head. ”Sorry.” she apologized. ”I know you mean well. But I cannot do that to him.”
Even if she wants to, she can't. The image of his pained face would appear in her head.
”It will be fine, Allen. I'm stronger than I look.”
”Again you seem to be missing the point.” Allen sighed. A troubled look appeared on his face. ”I've heard what that man has been doing to you.”
Lyn's entire face turned red. She finally understood what Allen was talking about. So the reason why he personally fetched her was this?
”That hasn't happened. I'm still --” Lyn didn't know how to say it. Thankfully, Allen quickly picked it up.
”Apologies, that was rude of me. I simply assumed because you're a lot holder recently.”
Lyn blinked. ”I thought you knew I was hard to handle.”
”My dear you do realize that you quietened down for so long. Isn't it normal for me to be off guard?”
”Is that so?”
The look on Allen's face was priceless. Lyn laughed. ”I'm kidding Allen, I appreciate you going along with my act for so long.”
”Is it fine now?”
”Yes.” Lyn nodded. ”I appreciate it. If you did not go along with my act then, my sister would have noticed it.”
Over the past few years Lyn has put on a front - an act in front of others. A naive, weak, and clueless Princess? That was wrong. She knew nothing about the world? All of it was a lie, she is nothing like the rumors say. She put on an act to deceive her older sister.
”Eldest sister noticed only recently it seems.”
Allen paused, but he agreed. ”So it seems, from now on the battle will truly start. You will suffer more and see such terrible things every day. The grief you experience will lead to emotional turmoil. Despite this, will you still continue Lyn?”
”What are you saying, you know I can't turn back now?”
”Do you truly believe that?” Allen said seriously.
The entire evening Lyn remained calm and composed. Nothing could phase her. But now? Lyn sighed quietly. It seems like she can no longer trick him.
From the very moment Lyn met Allen, she understood something. If it's this man, he will remain loyal to her. He will keep her secret, even if they aren't close. 'This is only if I remain his fiance.' If they weren't engaged, Allen wouldn't keep it a secret.
”You already know my answer, right?” Lyn questioned.
”Yes. But I wish to hear you say it.”