Chapter 528 - Tale of Rain Part 10 (2/2)

He handed it over to her and watched as her expression turned grim. ”Gabrielle?”

Isaki felt his heart beat increase when he heard the young girl say her name. ”Is she alive?”

A part of him hoped that she was still alive. He did not see her body so he still held onto this delusion, this small piece of hope.

Lyn took a deep breath, with a troubled expression and voice she explained why she knew.

”The First Prince of the Mist Kingdoms fiance..?”

”Yes. I am unsure of the details but I do recall a time where Gabrielle vanished due to a kidnapping incident during an outing. My brother looked all over for her, and one day when we were together a messenger came. It seemed like they found her aunt and uncle the ones who were with her then. My brother returned a few days after with Gabrielle, but she seemed a bit different.”

Isaki did not know what to say. She is alive and that small glimpse of hope came true but she is another man's wife. How does--what can he say? His thoughts broke off when he felt a small pair of hands on his large ones.

Lyn closed her eyes tightly. ”Pain, pain go away.”

His eyes widened at her words and her actions. What an unusual girl. Isaki thought this before but there is something about her that is different than the others. ”Little Lyn, could I ask you for a favour?”

...…

Isaki asked her only one thing, to write a letter and mention that he knew already. After a few days there was a reply, and the next morning he hears that she was waiting for him in the parlor. Isaki just finished attending a meeting so he was carrying a load of doc.u.ments in his hands. Does his appearance look strange? He unconsciously checked his reflection using the glass windows, before he waltzed into the room.

She looked slightly older than he last saw her but she still had a youthful appearance.

”Care for some tea?” Isaki took a seat opposite her.

Gabrielle kept her head low as she quickly mumbled. ”Im sorry.”

Sorry? What is she sorry for?

”You were not aware.” Isaki had so many things he wanted to say to her but he ended up saying such words.

”But even then I apologize. I should have contacted you.”

”Does he treat you well?” Isaki asked.

All he wants to know is if she is okay now. Is she still pretending to be strong? Is she still crying where nobody can see? Does she still feel alone?

”Yes.”

It was just a single word and yet Isaki could see her lips curve to a smile. It was a smile he had not seen before and yet he could tell. Gabrielle is not lying, she is not forcing herself to smile, she is happy with that man.

”Is Lyn settling in here?”

”Yes she is a very bright and cheerful child-” Isaki paused when he realized something. ”Did you come here to take her away?”

The servants told him that the First Prince of The Mist Kingdom was also here. For one of her family members to arrive does that not mean they are here to take her back? It was not only Rhys who became fond of her but also him. If her family came to take her back now then what would happen to them?