Chapter 361 - Another candidate (1/2)

After Lyn and the other guy left, the atmosphere was somewhat tense. Mother told him to come here since she arranged the meeting. But Andrew didn't know what to say. While he knew the man was alive, it was still a shock for him to see Zepher. What's more, Andrew shifted his eyes about. The scar that he gave Zepher back then still lingers on his face. It was hard for him to look the man in the eye. He felt guilty for what happened before.

He misunderstood and even caused a physical injury that has yet to vanish. It's probably become a permanent scar now. That brief look, Andrew saw of Zepher's eyes showed him more than enough. How much grievances did he suffer the last few years? All because he misunderstood? Andrew didn't drop the search for him for a long time. Zepher was on the run for so long; no matter where he went, people would turn him away.

Andrew felt bitter; it was hard to picture. While Zepher was not spoilt like Kotaro, he was still a Prince. Somebody who lived in luxury, to suddenly be turned away like that. How much did he suffer?

”You don't have to feel awkward. I stopped blaming you a long time ago.”

”So, you blamed me?”

Zepher laughed, ”Well, I tried not to. Believe me. I didn't want to fight with you over a misunderstanding. But the more I thought about it, the more I wondered. Why didn't you believe me? Sure, if you saw a sight like that naturally, you'd doubt me. But, I thought you of all people would understand.”

”Sorry...” he mumbled. ”Back then, I didn't think rationally about things.”

”I know, you've had it hard too. That's why let's just put this behind us now. And focus on other things,” Zepher said. ”So, about Lyn.”

”If I didn't know any better, I'd assume she was your wife,” Andrew commented sarcastically.

Zepher sighed, ”Are you going to blame me? I thought you knew.”

Yes, he did. He noticed a very long time ago. Maybe even before the fool himself. But just because he noticed before doesn't make this any better. Andrew slumped on the seat with a troubled expression on his face. ”Does it have to be Lyn?”

”Well, it probably doesn't. There are countless women in the world.”

”Then..”

”But, I tried Andrew. I really tried. In the years, I didn't see Lyn. I was with countless women.”

Andrew could sense the pain in his voice. He really must have tried. He did some digging and even heard a few things from his followers. Many told him, 'It's strange that the Lord treats a girl especially. Usually, he would toss them aside after a while..' So it's not like Andrew didn't know. So many people have said it. Even if he feels weird about all of this if Zepher is serious. What can he do about it?

He sighed and slid some papers on the desk.

”What's this?”

”Marriage engagement partners. We needed another candidate for Lyn. You can fill that spot.”

Zepher blinked, surprised, ”You arranged this meeting for...”

Andrew sighed, ”Don't misunderstand. The preparations are on the way for Lyn and Allen to get married. However, if something changes - and if something were to happen to Allen. You'd at least be considered a strong choice.”

”Andrew... I'm serious about her, so I will do anything.”

”You guys can fight amongst yourselves. But remember that it's Lyn's decision in the end.”

His sentence fell short when Lyn entered the room with a tray of soup. ”Hot...hot..”

Zepher immediately got up, ”Didn't you say you'd make tea?”