Chapter 17- Reunion

Chapter 17- Reunion

The head maid Maria was in a dilemma.

The other maids of the mansion were all grouped up in one place in the middle of the night for a single reason.

The Princess has yet to leave Kyle's room.

The suggestion to have dinner was immediately shot down and the maid who went to request Alatia to eat something returned with tears in her eyes.

It was a well-known fact that in her poor mood, Alatia could be pretty lethal with her words as such not many people in the mansion dared to face the lady.

"Your Highness seems angered like at that time when she found out about Kyle's disappearance from the prison. Why does that useless butler always worry Princess?" One of the senior maids in charge of the cleaning department spat in a hateful tone.

Many have witnessed that the only person in this mansion, that could influence Alatia's mood to a severe level then it was that silver head good-for-nothing servant.

The complaint that the maid expressed was shared by many...however, Maria had a different view on this.

Being the head maid of the mansion and someone who has served Alatia for more than ten years, Maria knows why Kyle is the only one who could influence her lady with his actions.Cheêck out latest novels at novelhall.com

'They share the bond of friendship...a bond which cannot be replaced or broken despite how much time passes.' Was what Maria admires in her heart about the two children.

Although Kyle was met with the worst fate by his own family members, Alatia has always been on his side ever since. She has been protecting and shielding Kyle ever since he was disowned by his family. And in the future as well, Maria hopes that their relationship remains the same...or maybe, it could bloom into something more?

Who knows.

"Miss Maria?" Seeing the head maid rising on her feet, everyone turned silent and one of them asked in an uncertain voice.

Turning toward them, she didn't answer the question but rather conveyed a very valuable suggestion, "In my opinion, if you can't see the connection between Your Highness and Kyle and keep on badmouthing him, I suppose, your journey might come to an abrupt end."

Narrowing her eyes with a soft smile extending her lips, she clarified, "And no, I am talking about your journey as a maid....rather, your journey of life. It might be cut short, so beware."

*****

"Any clue?" As Collen stood near the threshold of the room, Alatia asked in an indifferent voice...as if she already assumed his answer.

And sadly, despite wanting to betray her expectations, Collen could only answer in denial,

There was no time to move as Alatia stood there spellbound.

Kyle, on the other hand, couldn't stop himself as he closed his eyes and crashed through the window before extending his arms and wrapping them around Alatia—in an attempt to not hurt her.

However, Kyle didn't realize that the pulling effect of the chains had already disappeared the moment he arrived before Alatia, so there was no need for him to hug her suddenly.

In response, Alatia stood there motionless with a whirlwind of emotions suddenly erupting within her consciousness and her shoulders, slumping in relief.

Kyle kept his eyes closed while his arms never released Alatia's soft and warm body. It almost felt like he had ridden a high rollercoaster and now was hugging his favorite plushie to calm his breathing.

"This insolence..." Just as Collen heard the windows breaking, he turned around...only to find the princess currently intimately held by Kyle.

However, before he could move to punish Kyle for this crime he had partaken in, Maria raised her hand and shook her head in denial.

Collen frowned before he wordlessly asked the maid for the reason.

With a smile, Maria pointed her finger toward a certain point.

Collen squinted his eyes a little...only to realize why Maria stopped him.

It wasn't just Kyle embracing Alatia. The Princess, as well, needed Kyle.

And that much could be deduced from the way she was clutching the hem of his shirt.

Collen sighed before he nodded toward Maria and stepped out of the room followed by Maria.

Once both were alone, and Alatia had somehow calmed down a little, she leaned her head and whispered something in his ear, that sent a shiver down his spine,

"Kyle~I would like to hear everything about your little venture. And also, this strange scent you have brought along."

*****

A/N:- Haah, these two.... While Kyle just only feels thankful toward Alatia, the latter seems to be developing something beyond just friendship.

The divergence of the plot has begun and without realizing Kyle has begun drawing Alatia in his direction more than the original Kyle ever could have.

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