Chapter 168

CREEK!!

The door opened after some time and Alex looked at Riya and Alice standing side by side with a guilty expression.

When Alex raised his head to look at Riya, she did her best to avert her gaze.

Alex’s lips curled up a little seeing her and he spoke with a saddened expression”Riya what happened why are you averting my eyes.”

“Did I do something wrong or did I hurt you?”

Alex stepped forward making Riya flinch a little.

But before the little cat could get away Alex appeared before her and held her soft hands and spoke with a sorrowful expression.

“Please punish me Riya. Maybe because of recent events I am not taking good care of you so you are angry with me.”

“Chee! I am ashamed of myself.”

“No, this isn’t what My Lord thinks. I was just startled by your sudden appearance.”

“My Lord has always been the best.”

“If you are not angry then kiss me.”

“Huuhh!But My Lord!!” Riya squeaked like a mosquito on hearing Alex’s words.

“You can’t. I see you are angry with me.” Alex sighed with a hurt expression.

Riya was unable to see her Lord’s depressed expression and gave a gentle peck on Alex’s lips.

Alex wanted to kiss her deeply but due to the presence of a being known as the third wheel he cannot.

Alex smirked a little looking at Alice who raised her head wondering about today’s weather.

‘Brat did you see? My relationship with my wife is quite harmonious. You don’t need to add more spice to our life which has already been too spicy for me.’

After showing the art of love to Alice and displaying his harmonious affection for Riya, Alex asked her to give him and Alice some face.

Riya nodded and just like a gust of wind disappeared as quickly as possible.

She had already been greatly embarrassed and she was sure that her Lord had heard their internal discussion.

With the presence of Catherine and Christina, she wasn’t able to spend all her time with Alex like before so every time with her Lord was a precious one which she should cherish.

“I should follow Alice’s advice and be more proactive with My Lord. After all, I have all the rights.”

“We have already cooked rice once so it shouldn’t be bad to cook rice for the second time,” Riya spoke with a resolute gaze while leaving through the corridor.

Alex, who didn’t know that the crooked bud had been already planted, stared at Alice who was trying his best not to meet his eyes.

‘Did Big Brother hear everything?’

“Oh, God! He does not think of me as a pervert, does he?’

Alex coughed a little to draw Alice’s attention and spoke” Alice, I wanted to talk about something.”

“Yes, Big Brother.” Alice raised her head like an obedient child.

“Alice, did you come here with the Emperor’s permission or sneak in?”

“You know about my situation very well.”

“No, Big Brother I didn’t sneak in. You can see that I came with my guards and my visit will not cause you any trouble.”

“Rather anyone who causes trouble will be troubled by me.”

Alex knew that this girl didn’t sneak in. He just wanted to draw her into the topic.

Alice stared at Alex’s curious gaze and said”Big Brother, I just heard about the things going on here.”

“Big Brother you might know, you have already caused waves in the capital.”

Alex’s lips twitched and he blinked a couple of times with a surprised expression.

Alice noticed Alex’s emotions and started to explain.

“Most of the people didn’t know about your recovery until the war started and Amidon was defeated.”

“Your becoming normal was quite surprising. And you also knew that you didn’t have any chance of crown nor did you want to join the fray but the gain seekers wouldn’t lay still.”

“Some might try to approach you and instigate you while some may try to make you a puppet king to cause unrest. The Prince fighting for the thrones may make use of you to destroy the other party.”

“So, now I am the apple of the eye for all. Everyone wants to take a bite.”Alex muttered rubbing their forehead.

Alice nodded vigorously.

” When the Envoys were selected, I pleaded with the Royal’s Father to allow me to come here.”

“With me here, I don’t think anyone will try to approach nor harm you.”

“I think Father also thinks like that and he assigned The Legendary Knight for that reason, “Alice spoke, puffing her chest proudly.

” Oh! Brother one more thing.”

Alice stood up and went towards the table pulling the drawer while taking out a letter.

“Sister Yvonne asked me to give this letter to you.” Alice handed the letter to Alex.

“Yvonne!” Alex’s brows furrowed.

‘What does she want now?’Alex thought while thinking of a new headache coming for him.

“Is it real or fake?”

“It’s real!”Alice pouted and puffed her cheek

”And there is no one daring enough to imitate their seal after Sister Yvonne can be said as an unofficial Princess of Kinley.”

“I didn’t think you two are close enough for her to send you a letter, “Alex said with a surprised expression.

“Why won’t we be close? After all, she is my sister-in-law. And except you, none of the Princes had been married for real. They all just have an engagement.”

‘How can they marry? There aren’t scapegoats like me.’He muttered.

Alex tore the envelope and started to read the letter.

“Big Brother is seriously going to read it now,” Alice spoke with a dissatisfied expression but Alex ignored her and focused on the thing before him.

Alex’s expression remained unchanged but inwardly he was shocked by the contents.

Alex heard that Yvonne had a really bad temperament to the point that Riya didn’t like her but even after that she had acted on his behalf.

Though in the end, she had written that it was all for her sister’s safety which made him laugh.

“Hey, Alice, when are you going back?”

“Does Big Brother not want me here?”

“It’s not that. I am happy that you came here and just wanted to know how much time you can stay here.”

Alice’s expression brightened up and she said”I will go back with you when you go to Zenith.”

“I see.”