The Love that Never Really Dies (Sasha and Sebastian)

“Who is this?”

“That's my mother. She's home right now. Would you like to meet her?” Jason asked her amiably.

Huh? Isn't the king's wife an Epean woman? I remember seeing her on television, so why is he calling this Astorian woman his mother? Vivian thought, bewildered.

Her train of thoughts was interrupted by the click-clack of high heels behind them. The second she heard those sounds, she looked over her shoulder and saw a gorgeous Astorian woman walking toward them gracefully.

“Mother!” Jason ran up to greet her as soon as he saw her.

In the meantime, Vivian stared blankly at her while frozen in place. She felt a chill run down her spine when she saw the woman had dark green pupils, which was an extremely rare trait.

The image of a terrifying creature instantly surfaced in her mind.

Those eyes... They look like that of a snake!

“Did you bring a friend home, Jason?” the woman asked.

Her voice sounded so mellow and charming that it gave Vivian goosebumps all over.

Jason held the woman's hand to his mouth and gave it a kiss as he replied with a nod, “Yes. She's the daughter of the Jadesons. Father told me to bring her over for a tour.”

as she continued, “Are you referring to Mr. Jadeson? The man who approached your father for a business

some reason, her gaze reminded Vivian of a slithering snake, making the latter's

“Yes.”

“I see.”

broke into a smile before walking

hold Vivian's, she

Don't worry. We have a long-standing acquaintance with your father, so feel free to make

I supposed to make myself at home? I'm already feeling uncomfortable from your snake-like cold hands! The last thing I want to do

she replied, “I am

worry about that! By the way, how did you get to know Jason? Did you attend the party at Exerine

I design dresses for Lady Adalyn. She invited me over to the party and introduced me to His Majesty as well as Prince Jason,” Vivian replied honestly, all while careful to make no mention of her

could not shake the feeling that something was off. A voice inside her head kept urging her to get out of there as quickly as

think I should probably head back now, ma'am. I don't want

such a hurry. You're a student at Royal Academy, right? You can just give Lady Adalyn a

let her leave, but her gaze also fell upon the photo

did you bring this downstairs, Jason?”

before his mother, Jason recounted everything that had happened. “She said I looked like a friend of hers, so I brought her over to show her my photo

as the woman did not speak another word. Instead, she let her gaze