Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 203

Chapter 203: Sticking together (2)

"Is there something wrong, Selene? You’ve been sneaking glances at me from the moment we got inside the carriage. Do you agree with my son that you should have stayed inside the estate all day?" Josephine asked.

"I trust his judgement. The town hasn’t been safe for some time now, so we must be careful," Selene replied.

"Then why did you agree to come with me? I would have been fine if you had said no and we had remained on the estate. It is not too late for us to turn back," Josephine said, willing to return.

"I am keeping in mind that it is not safe but I am thinking of why you wanted to go for a ride around the town. We haven’t seen much of each other so maybe it is that you want to get to know me or you want a break from other things," Selene said, seeing through Josephine’s smile.

Josephine was impressed by Selene. "You notice the little things. I need a little distraction from all the drama the Blackthorns have now. All the drama my husband is starting and I do need to get to know you again. I think you’ve changed."

Selene nodded her head. "I think a lot about me has changed since I lost my parents but I am not too different from how you remembered me. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me."

"I have to know the woman with my son. I can see it each time I visit that he’s changing little by little. He’s still rude as ever but now he has a reason to enjoy his days. I have heard about what Vivienne did. About the women not inviting you out," said Josephine.

"I expected that much from her. Everyone has their opinions about our marriage and their plans to stop it. Luckily, I never thought I would be invited anywhere just because I am now Selene Blackthorn. There is a lot that follows me," Selene said, hardly surprised.

"Also," Selene continued to speak."The queen did me a favour."

Josephine frowned. How was being turned into an outcast a favour?

"I don’t want to be friends with anyone who will bend under the queen’s commands and stab me in the back so they could be in the queen’s good graces. I once had a friend who I adored but she couldn’t stand up for me and eventually betrayed me. I don’t need that again," Selene explained.

"I see. This will make it harder for you to have friends since everyone cares about what Vivienne thinks but you might be able to find some friends. Many hate what Darius does and women hate how Vivienne takes her anger out on them. I am not saying to build friends with those who hate the couple," Josephine clarified.

Josephine continued, "I am only letting you know there are others who don’t listen to what those two say. Every day someone grows tired of them and soon, they might not have the title to order anyone around."

"I won’t care to rejoice if they are no longer the queen and king. I just want to not think about either of them. Is it too much to ask for them to leave me alone?" Selene asked, resting her head back on her seat.