Forgotten Wife Let the traitors kneel Down (by Patricia Maradiaga) novel Chapter 264

Part II: Don’t kill her

Abril was getting ready to leave when someone knocked on her door. She and Sirius looked at

each other, wondering who it could be and if they should open up or pretend not to be there.

“Abril, it’s Enzo. Can I come in?”

Hearing it was Enzo, Abril opened the door. Seeing she was wearing a cloak and carrying a travel

bag, he asked, “Are you going somewhere?”

“I have to go back to Laios.”

“There are many monsters in the city. Can’t you stay a little longer?”

“No, I must return to Laios. My daughter is sick; she needs me.”

“It seems that got to you. You were always sick as a child.”

When Enzo mentioned she was always sick as a child, Abril understood why. It was because her magic had been suppressed, just as she had done with Lissana. Abril clenched her hands into fists and thought, *I’m an idiot. Why didn’t I think of the consequences this would have for Lissana?*

“The weapons you blessed have been a great help. We’ve finally been able to stand up to those monsters, but there’s still something I need your help with. Please stay.”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t. I have to go back to Laios. My daughter needs me.”

“There’s an entire kingdom here that needs you.”

“I know, and I wish I could do more for this kingdom, but I can’t. My daughter is my priority. I’ve blessed your weapons and closed the rift to Hades. I can’t do anything more for you right now.”

“I understand. If that’s what you’ve decided, I won’t insist any further.”

“That surprises me. I thought you’d try to force me to stay.”

“And would it have worked?”

“No.”

“That’s what I thought. I know this kingdom isn’t a pleasant place for you and that you’re not obligated to help.”

“You’re right. I don’t have a single good memory of this place, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to help. But my family needs me, and I’m not going to abandon them.”

“I wish you good luck, and be very careful with Cira

“You be careful, too. She wants revenge on you as well.”

Parti Don’t fall her

“I know”

“See you, Enzo,

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Abril headed for the door. Before she crossed the threshold, Enzo said, “Abril, if you can, save Cira.”

“You’ve changed, Last time you told me to kill her,”

“I’ve realized it’s lonely to have no family, Cira harassed me all the time and wanted to kill me every chance she got, but I know that was never her will at least, not the killing me part. Otherwise, I’d be dead already. We both grew up fighting for the throne, fighting to prove who was better because if we didn’t prove our worth, we’d end up like you: forgotten in a corner of the palace. We

were just children who longed for our father’s love.”

“I guess none of us had a good childhood.”

“That’s right. None of us had a loving father. We were all forgotten by our father.”

“I don’t think that’s true. Our father was being controlled by the darkness, but even though he didn’t

show it, he did love us,”

“It’s good to know that. Thanks for telling me. By the way, if you’re in a hurry, you can use the shortcut. You’ll only need a scroll to get to Cosset. Although right now it’s blocked by monsters, I

think you’ll be able to open it again.”

“Your goodwill makes me think you just want to use me to open that path again.”

“I only mentioned it because you said you were in a hurry. It’s your decision which way to go.”

Although Enzo didn’t seem to be the wicked and twisted person she thought he was, he was undoubtedly brilliant.

“Which way is the shortcut?”

“It’s the same path you used when you were taken to Cosset. Do you remember?”

Abril had an excellent memory, so she did remember.

“Yes, I remember. Thanks for the information.”

Abril left the room with Sirius. As they walked down the hall, they ran into Enzo’s assistant, Hans. He approached them and bowed before Abril. She responded to his greeting with a slight nod and continued walking until Hans‘ words made her stop

“Princess Abril

Abril turned to face him and said, “I’m not a princess anymore. I’m the Queen of Cosset now.”

“I know, and I didn’t call you ‘Princess‘ because I don’t know that or your title. I did it because I want to recognize you as the princess of this kingdom.”

Part # Don’t kill her

“What do you want?”

“I have a request, although I don’t know if you can fulfill it.”

“Speak.”

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Hans continued, “Don’t kill Princess Cira. Make her the way she used to be. Free her from the

darkness.”

“Why do you care so much about Cira?”

“Because I love her.”

“Are you her lover?”

“No, my love was never reciprocated, but that doesn’t change how I feel about her.”

Hans bent at the waist, lowered his head, and began to plead, “Please, don’t kill her. Help her.”

“I’ll do my best to help her, but I don’t know if there’s anything left to save, so I’m not promising anything.”

“Even so, please try. I beg you.”

“I’ll try.”

“Thank you so much for accepting my request, Your Majesty.”

Abril turned and began to walk away. As they did, Sirius said, “Your brother and that guy are hypocrites. Even though they know she wants to destroy your life, they’re asking you to save her.”

“If saving her is in my power, I will.”

“You shouldn’t show so much kindness. It will only bring you trouble.”

“It’s not kindness. Whether I like it or not, I also share blood ties with Cira. Although I see nothing

good in her, there are those who do and are waiting for her return. That’s why, if I can help her, I will.

”

“I hope you don’t regret that decision later on.”

“I hope I don’t regret what I’m saying either.”

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