Chapter 226: Game Master

Andros's POV

I let out a heavy sigh as my gaze lingered on Asha from a distance. The wind danced around her, caressing her hair and blowing her dress like whispers of the past as she stood before our mother's womb.

I headed to her room before this, thinking that she would be there throwing a tantrum. When I found her room empty, I instantly knew where to look next, and I wasn't mistaken.

I knew deep down that she would be drawn to the quiet solace of our mother's resting place, seeking comfort in the memories that lingered there.

I softly approached Asha, stopping just inches behind her. My gaze fell on the fresh flowers adorning our mother's tomb, their vibrant colors standing out against the cold stone.

Asha glanced over her shoulder before turning her gaze back again to the ground, ignoring my presence.

I watched her, framed by the gentle sway of the wind. "People are out there celebrating while you're here choosing to mourn by yourself," I muttered to steal her attention.

Asha turned slightly, her expression resolute. "Let them celebrate. I came here to be with our mother. I know she's sad, seeing our father's illegitimate child sharing the same position as us." Her words hung in the air, heavy with the weight of unspoken feelings.

"Asha, I think Mother would be sad to see you sulking like this, and she would be more disappointed if she had known what you had done," I spoke.

me when she heard my serious words. "Is

and to become an honorable and righteous leader. What you did to Astrid's dress is against what mom had taught us." Asha's jaw clenched. "I only did what has to be done to protect our mother's legacy. I told you already that Astrid is planning to take away

could see the determination in her eyes, including her fierce loyalty

did is the opposite, Asha," I muttered with my brows furrowing together. "Your mistake caused the father to lose trust in you, and you almost earned

was so unafraid to destroy Astrid's dress was because I knew I could get

at you. You

mistake,"

you left. Astrid was trying to convince father to give you heavy punishment to teach you a lesson. Luckily, was there to

my words. She looked at me in disbelief. "Is that true? Is that really what happened?" she

and averted my gaze from her. "It's true. Do you now see where

cursed under her breath as she balled her hands

threatened to stretch my lips. "It's true," I answered coldly, and

me. I told you to drop this and stop opposing

shoulders heaved as

see? She's

you say that she's having evil plans?" I questioned her

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