Jennifer’s POV:
Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would get to see Austin and Elizabeth reconcile.
After all, Austin had murdered the previous King—Elizabeth’s mate—so naturally, she must’ve hated him to the core.
If she really forgave Austin, she must’ve gone through a lot of psychological turmoil to reach this point.
Nevertheless, this was a good outcome and I was sure that Anthony would be glad when he heard about it.
Seeing Elizabeth hugging Austin touched me to my core.
Even though Austin’s expression was a bit awkward, he made no move to avoid Elizabeth’s approach.I knew it would take time for him to adjust.I couldn’t help but marvel at Elizabeth’s strength.
Austin had killed her beloved husband, yet she still chose to forgive him for the sake of the overall situation.I couldn’t even imagine how much courage that took.
If I were in her shoes, I doubt I’d be able to forgive him.
Then, to my surprise, Austin bowed before Elizabeth.
He used to be extremely conceited, self-centered, and even narcissistic.
Even though he had grown a bit kinder after his rule was overthrown, I had never expected that he would accept Elizabeth from the bottom of his heart.
But it seemed he finally did accept her.He even called her Mom.
How precious a moment it was! Anthony had once told me the story between his father and Austin.
Austin’s mother was doted on by the previous king, but she died giving birth to Austin.
Before his father remarried Elizabeth, he had been depressed all day long and neglected Austin throughout his formative years.
Although Anthony didn’t explicitly say so, I thought it was probably because of that that Austin and the previous king were always at odds with each other.
Although Austin used to be a hateful man, I couldn’t help but feel sorry for him.
With all of this on my mind, I reached out and comforted the crying Elizabeth.
“Mom, this is a good thing.You’ve reconciled with Austin.Don’t cry!”
“Silly girl, I’m just so happy.”
smiled through the
some tissue and awkwardly
watch your health
stammered, averting
“Thank you, my dear.”
at him affectionately and gratefully accepted the tissue
an attendant suddenly ran in,
wants to speak with you!” I
“Hello, Anthony!”
scared me!” Anthony said
told me that you and Mom encountered a storm when you were at sea.Are you really alright now? Babe,
I felt a lump in
for me was
to me.I’m fine.” Anthony didn’t calm down until I reassured
as soon as possible.I want to see you.I can’t stand it anymore, especially after everything that has happened,” Anthony
be honest, I get this feeling that I’ll lose you whenever you’re not with me.I always feel uneasy when you’re gone.Anyway, you’ve already seen Caroline and my brother.No need to prolong your visit.Come back
never heard Anthony speak in such
agree to him,
mouthpiece, I told her the
go back home right now.He’s
held out her hand
I quickly handed the phone
“Anthony.”
the phone from me, she put
happened, so I’ll go straight to the point.I
eyes went
nearly choked
did you
surprised that she would say it so bluntly in front of her maids
determined to take Austin and Caroline back
Austin is still a convict.If you insist on bringing him back, I’m afraid the elders will object,” Anthony said in a calm
Anthony’s words made sense.
to think about the
exiling Austin and Caroline to the
she went back on her word now, the elders
that didn’t
her head
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