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.

didn’t understand why everyone looked so

most importantly, why were the king and queen coming

to be

it strange for them to visit without any

gripped her dress as she glanced between Vaelen and her

them looked

that made her even

Something was definitely happening...

she didn’t know

properly,


king and queen

froze in

blue with golden threads embroidered across his cloak. The queen’s gown

only stare, her

never seen anything

they had stepped

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

the same; he was dressed comfortably,

second, Serena

the king and queen always dress like this,

rule that they have to look

who was she to

just stood quietly, watching


father suddenly stood up and stepped forward in unhurried steps. "Your Majesty, Your Highness," he said formally,

room. "Oh, come now, elder brother," he said, spreading his arms. "Why are you acting so formal? Shouldn’t it

his

is also here," he

wide, but

gaze shifted

he said with the

stomach tighten. Her father’s expression changed instantly; his eyes darkened, and she felt like he

Majesty wishes to talk about her,"

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