noveltune Chapter 26: Chapter 25- Favor?
Chapter 26: Chapter 25- Favor?
Chapter 26: Chapter 25- Favor?
For the next few days, Austin was focused on his recovery. He directed Sebastian where to hit so in case he needed to fight someone while he was recovering, Austin wouldn't fall helpless
Around the fourth day after that incident, the news arrived that the suspect—Parkinson—escaped the convoy that was bringing him to the central capital.
Around twenty elite soldiers were taking him there yet he escaped—yeah, why not.
Austin knew something like this would happen, however, he wasn't regretting anything. His primary goal was to make everyone realize his true nature and show Parkinson as a criminal. And by running away everyone now knows that he, indeed, was the criminal.@@@@
The investigation regarding the matter came to a halt since Parkinson gave them the biggest proof of being the wrongdoer.
For his security and others, some soldiers from the capital were stationed at the boy's dormitory, however, Austin declined any security following him except for Sebastian.
The Headmaster didn't insist, being aware of Sebastian's skills and devotion to his duties. However, he asked Austin to remain indoors for the time being.
It was the sixth day, and today, Austin was supposed to leave the school to reach the Capital on time. After all, tomorrow was his birthday and a ceremony was held to celebrate the return of the first Prince.
However, now, naturally, Austin couldn't go considering his health.
"I feel bad for you..." Austin muttered as, with Valerie's help, he walked into the garden.
Valerie was holding his hand since his left leg was still not completely healed, and her Lord seldom fell while walking.
Raising her brows, the pretty lady asked, "Why though? I never liked those flashy ceremonies."
She wasn't lying when she said that, and the reason why she ever used to join such celebrations was because her father asked her to. Later, Austin invited her.
Austin paused, and while looking at her, he uttered, "Except for the yearly holidays during winter, it's only around my birthday when you meet your parents."
A brief wave of shock rendered her speechless as she stared at her Lord with her eyes turning round.
Austin sighed before telling her, "Unlike mine, your parents adore you and your siblings equally well, and I am aware of how fond you are of them."
"You still prefer tea without sugar?" Valerie looked up and nodded with perplexity vivid in her eyes.
"Is it because you want to maintain your health?" Austin asked curiously.
"...I don't need to avoid sugar just because of that since I train enough to avoid getting myself extra weight." Valerie added, "It's just...I no longer like sweet things."
Austin raised his brows as he also picked his black coffee, without sugar. He remembered Valarie once loved sugary things, but slowly, her taste changed....
Did she intentionally change it?
He never got the chance to ask, as suddenly a familiar face appeared before them, "Hey, Austin?"
Rudolph sat down beside Austin with concern written over his face.
The blond Prince hummed in question before he heard the other one hesitantly asking, "Can you do me a favor ..and talk to Rhea?"
Valerie flinched, the hold around the tea cup tightening.
Austin didn't miss her reaction, however, rather than outrightly rejecting the guy, he asked, "Why me? You can go talk to her, no?"
"Agh-you know how bad I am at this. I don't know what to say to console someone...and at the moment, Rhea needs someone who can give her some emotional support."
With his eyes revealing a lot more than his words, Rudolph added, "...I think this incident with Parkinson...it has reminded her of something bad. I have never seen Rhea being so silent before..."
It struck him then. Austin remembered that small incident that Rhea once mentioned in the story later on, which urges Parkinson to stop his stalker-like act.
Heaving a sigh, and while holding Valarie's hand, Austin said, "I will see what I can do."
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A/N:- Sorrrrrry for not uploading yesterday. I had an exam~~