Chapter 540 - Bad Premonition (1/2)
Seeing Alaric's sad face, Aleksis almost hugged him, but she soon realized that there were many people paying attention to them and they were waiting for an explanation about what had happened. She had no choice but to restrain herself.
She also caught a glimpse of Nicolae looking at them in confusion. The man was very kind. Even though he was Aleksis' future husband, he did not forcefully approach when Lauriel asked not to be disturbed. He patiently stood in the corner with Vega who was in his arms.
”Your wounds have been treated. Tomorrow you should be able to walk like before.” After a while, Lauriel finally said.
”Thank you, Uncle Rory,” replied Aleksis.
”Thank you,” Alaric also nodded. He still didn't have the heart to call Lauriel father.
Now the awaited moment arrived. The moment of truth.
Lauriel stood up and glanced around the hall. He then gave a signal for everyone to come closer. With faces full of questions, they gathered around them one by one, taking the various comfortable chairs nearby for themselves.
Caspar and Finland's gaze was immediately affixed on Alaric who was situated next to their daughter. Both of them recognized Elios Linden from four years ago, but they had no idea why he was sitting beside her.
Nicolae stepped forward and approached Aleksis. He gently placed a hand on her shoulder and asked softly, ”What's going on here?”
Aleksis could only hold his hand and rub the back of Nicolae's hand slowly. The man was her best friend, somebody who almost became her life partner. If her husband had not appeared today, she would be married to Nicolae tomorrow...
”Nic ...” Aleksis couldn't find her voice when she spoke. She just paused while holding Nicolae's hand. He remembered how badly broken-hearted he was ten years ago. Learning about her marriage to another man had made him decide to leave for more than five years ...
Of course, the truth that would be revealed today would be very hard on him. The two of them had been together for four years and were almost married ... but now she would have to leave him again since there was no way she could marry him. This was why Aleksis subconsciously kept her grip on his hand.
She hoped to at least reduce Nicolae's sadness from the news that way, by showing him that she was still his best friend and would always be there for him.
Alaric saw the anxiety from Aleksis' eyes and tried his best to refrain from showing negative emotions. He did not want to make her worried once he became angry in front of many people because his wife touched the hands of another man. He could only look away and take a deep breath.
Lauriel noticed everything though and felt sorry for his two children. Who would have thought they would fall in love with the same woman?
”I have important news to announce...” he began. Portia and Ned looked at him. They could guess what he would be saying. It seemed Lauriel already knew that Alaric was his son, they thought.
Everyone looked attentively at Lauriel.
”In 1945, Luna and I talked about the future and then had a fight about something. Luna wanted to settle somewhere whereas I still wanted adventures. At that time she misunderstood my words and thought I didn't want to stay with her to build a family. At that time, the world was hit by the second world war. I just wanted to wait until the world became peaceful again.