Chapter 541 - All Was Lauriels Fault (1/2)

”Sorry, we're late.” Suddenly Terry's cheerful voice rang from the front door. ”Someone is sulking and has run away from home and it took us hours to find her.”

He entered while carrying Jean-Marie on his shoulder. The little girl looked sullen. ”I already told you I didn't want to go anywhere without my beaaaaaar ...”

”Uh, Little Monkey, we already have 5 dogs at home, okay ...” Terry grumbled. ”There is no place for bears.”

The serious atmosphere permeating the room immediately dispersed due to Terry's arrival. He was with his younger sister. Nicolae released his hand from Aleksis' grip and hurriedly welcomed his best friend whilst bringing Vega with him.

”Hey ... welcome, Jean-Marie ... Why is your face so sour? Please meet Vega. You can play with the dog while waiting for your bear, okay...” he said kindly.

Terry lowered Jean-Marie so she could meet Vega. Nicolae crouched down in front of the little girl to hug her.

”Uncle Nicolae ...” whimpered Jean-Marie. On her face was still a frown as she kissed Nicolae on the cheeks. She then looked at Vega and the puppy in her arms and held out her hand, ”Hi ... I'm Jean-Marie Wang.”

The little girl's name stunned Finland. Ah ... this must be Jean and Marion's daughter. Her eyes promptly searched the door, hoping to see Jean walking through from there.

Sure enough, it wasn't until a minute later that the friend she had been dearly missing appeared by the door. Before she could say anything, she already found herself rushing over to him.

”Gosh, Jean ... how have you been? I miss you so much !!” cried Finland in an emotional voice. For ten years she never saw Jean. Even now, she could not understand why he had to join Marion in isolation when he did not really have any problems with Finland and her family.

She often contacted Jean and invited him to meet, but he always refused, which made her very sad. After all, she had no idea what was happening. Now, seeing Jean reappear before her after ten years made Finland unable to hold back her tears.

Jean returned Finland's hug and rubbed her back. He could not give any excuse even though a decade already passed.

”I'm sorry ...” That was all he could say.

Marion then appeared behind him. She was still as beautiful and cool as ever, but her eyes now had some hints of melancholy. Her husband's reunion with Finland made her stunned, and she felt guilty because she realized that she was the reason why Jean could not meet Finland and her children whom he loved so much.

Marion's gaze swept across the room and when her eyes fell on Lauriel, her heart trembled. She gathered her courage from within and braved walking towards her former leader. After a decade, it was time to make peace with and face Lauriel and Aleksis. She tried to act okay.

”Marion ...” Lauriel greeted the woman coldly. He immediately remembered his second child saying that ten years ago he told Marion everything and that he should have known that Alaric was his son.

The fact was that Marion never said anything ... He was never informed of such important information.

”Lauriel ...” Marion replied calmly. ”How are you?”

Lauriel's expression darkened as he realized that even after ten years Marion still wanted to lie to him. His voice hinted exhaustion when he confronted Marion. ”What happened ten years ago in Targu Mures?”

The woman stiffened in an instant. She never thought that Lauriel would suddenly ask her that. What was this?

It was then that Alaric, who had been hidden from Marion's view behind Aleksis' body, rose to his feet. Now she could see the young man who had made her have nightmares for years ... He stood in front of her, looking at her with an icy expression in his face.

”You ... you're still alive ...?!” Marion's muffled screams shocked her husband and so he immediately approached her.

”What's wrong? What happened?” Jean asked, putting his arms around Marion's shoulders. He then turned and saw Lauriel who was looking at her with disappointed and angry eyes. Beside him stood a young man Jean didn't know.

Briefly, he felt like he had seen this young man somewhere, but he could not remember where.

”Marion ... how did you have the heart to hide such important information from me?” Lauriel asked in a voice barely restraining anger. His eyes glistened even though he was trying to hold his emotions back.

The one being asked immediately felt her chest tighten. It became difficult for her to breathe. With some difficulty, she pounded her chest so she could gasp for air.