Chapter 171: Chapter 171: The King and Queen Arrive

Serena’s eyes widened a little, and then a bright smile bloomed on her face.

Her chest felt warm, like the sunlight had suddenly found her heart.

"Thank you," she said softly, full of happiness.

Lord Maximus said nothing more, but there was a faint smile on his lips as he guided her to the chair beside him and made her sit.

Vaelen watched the scene silently, a small smile forming on his face.

It was still a little awkward between the two, the father who didn’t know how to express his love and the daughter who didn’t know how to reach him.

But even so, it was a good start.

Vaelen hoped things would slowly get better. They deserved that.

Soon, the servants began bringing food. The soft aroma of roasted meat and warm bread filled the hall. Serena reached for her spoon, and Vaelen was just about to take his first bite when...

A loud voice echoed from outside.

"His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen have arrived!"

Everyone froze.

Serena’s hand stopped mid-air. She blinked, looking at Vaelen in confusion.

Vaelen’s smile disappeared; his face went stiff.


And her father, Lord Maximus, slowly put his cup down with a tight jaw.

For a long moment, no one said anything. The hall was silent, except for the faint rustle of footsteps approaching from outside.

Serena’s heart started to race again.

why

why were the king and

supposed to be

to visit

as she glanced

of them looked serious

made her even

Something was definitely happening...

didn’t know

could even prepare or stand properly, the great doors of the hall


and queen

froze in

The king wore deep royal blue with golden threads embroidered across his cloak. The queen’s gown flowed behind her, made of pure silver fabric, heavy with jewels and lace.

stare, her mouth slightly

had never seen anything like

stepped straight

and glanced at Vaelen and her father. Both of them were still

clothes were simple. Vaelen was the same; he was dressed comfortably, not like someone ready for

Serena

always dress like this, like they were

royal rule that they have to

was

quietly,


steps. "Your Majesty, Your Highness," he said formally, bowing low. "What

said, spreading his arms. "Why are you acting so formal? Shouldn’t it be me bowing to you? I

his

heard Vaelen is also here," he continued lightly. "So I thought

smile was wide, but something about

his gaze shifted

heard my brother has brought someone," he said with the same smiling voice, but it was

expression changed instantly; his

between the King and her. "If Your Majesty wishes to talk about her," he said quietly, "we

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