Chapter 528 - Tale of Rain Part 10

With a troubled mind Isaki ended up going back to his room in a daze. If the situation is that bad in the Mist Kingdom it would be better for Lyn to remain with them. But soon people will find out about her, she will need an identity to stay with them. The title of Rhys' wife or fiance will do but what if somebody recognizes her? What if they notice? It would reflect poorly on her. She is only six years old too, asking her to stay here would be too much.

His thoughts broke off when he heard a knock on the door. "Come in." 

The doors opened and he could not see anybody at first until he looked down. A small girl was trying to push a fairly large trolley. He stood up and walked over to her, taking the trolley from her.

"Lyn?"

"Ah! Sorry for disturbing. I made some food. I heard that you had not eaten yet."

Isaki chuckled. "I am fine but you can cook?"

"Um a little!"

"Then I will take it." Isaki trailed off. "Young Lyn, where is Rhys?" Isaki half expected to see his brother emerge through the double doors but he did not.

"Training or a meeting, it was one of those."

If it were the latter then by now Rhys would be throwing a tantrum. That child is no good when it comes to the formal meetings, or anything associated with the elite circle. 

"Young Lyn, I heard about your discussion with first brother."

At that comment the young girl immediately became fl.u.s.tered. "Ah um that is-"

"I do not mind." Isaki interjected. Contrary to what he said to first brother, he does not mind if it is this girl. "Though I am worried about the Mist Kingdom rules, I believe in what I have seen."

He already saw with his own eyes how the two interacted with one another. They may be children and the future is still unknown but Isaki believed they would be okay. 

"Say." Lyn suddenly said. "Do you not have a wife?"

Her question startled him slightly but Isaki calmly replied. "Not anymore."

The little girl immediately understood and she seemed to panic a little. 

"Uh sorry."

"No it is okay, besides not many people knew. The ceremony was very small and there was no public announcement." Isaki trailed off. He always felt bad about that but she never complained at all. Yes that woman never complained about anything. 

Then again when he first found her she did not know anything at all. She resembled a doll with no emotions. Moreover the wounds she received were terrible, it looked like she got injured from a fight and then badly beat up. The girl clearly underwent a lot of emotional turmoil. But he stood by her side everyday and eventually her heart seemed to heal. She seldom smiled but her gaze was not as hollow as it was before,

"Was she.."

"She passed away from an illness."

Although he still suspects it was poison. Moreover he did not get a chance to see her body, only her hand covered with the gloves he gave her. Isaki explained this to her.

"Do you have a picture?" Lyn asked. 

Isaki blinked when he heard those words. Why does she seem very interested in this? It must be his imagination. He stood up and walked over to the drawer and took out the only photograph he had of her. She seldom liked taking pictures. This only picture he has of her.

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?