Forgotten Wife Let the traitors kneel Down (by Patricia Maradiaga) novel Chapter 45

I want to keep my promise

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Cassian visited Abril the next day. The room was filled with flowers, their fragrance permeating the entire space. The doors leading to the balcony were open, and a gentle breeze stirred the curtains. Abril was looking outside as if she wanted to leave the bed she was lying in to enjoy the beautiful summer day. He asked, “What’s all this? Are you trying to turn your room into a garden?”

“His Majesty sent them yesterday. I think it was to ask for my forgiveness.”

Cassian couldn’t believe what he was hearing or seeing: his brother sending a gift and asking for forgiveness from a woman? That was something he never thought would happen. “How are you feeling?”

“I’m better.”

“Are you still upset with my brother, or have you forgiven him?”

“No, we made peace yesterday.”

Deep down, Cassian had hoped that Abril hadn’t forgiven him, that the two had grown distant.

“I see.”

Abril continued looking outside. Cassian asked, “Do you want to go outside?”

“The truth is, yes. I don’t like being cooped up all day. I hate it.”

“Then let’s take a walk in the garden.”

Abril was feeling better, but Alessandro had been very clear that morning before leaving. “Don’t leave your room. Stay in bed and rest for a couple of days. The inspection trip will be soon, but if you’re not well, you won’t go.”

Although Abril longed to go outside, to walk among the flowers under the blazing sun, to feel the soft, cool breeze caressing her skin, she also deeply wished to know what lay beyond the castle walls, to travel and discover a new world. So, she decided to be obedient and stay in bed, even though she didn’t like it very much. She shook her head and replied, “His Majesty said I should stay in my room and rest; otherwise, I won’t be able to accompany him on his trip to inspect the kingdom.”

“Do you really want to go out that much?”

“Yes, I want to see what’s out there, though I would like to have a book to make my time in this room pass faster.”

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“Do you want me to bring you a book from the library?”

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“No, I’ve already sent one of the maids several times to the library, but there aren’t many books that interest me.”

“Do you want me to buy you a new book? I could go to the city and buy some books if you wish.”

“Would you really do that for me?”

“Yes.”

“I would appreciate it very much.”

Cassian had spent little time with the princess, and if he left, the pain would return in the middle of the night. So, he took her hand for a moment and said, “I won’t be long. I’ll see you later.

Cassian stood up and left, leaving Abril alone. She wondered why he had taken her hand, but those thoughts quickly disappeared when she saw the king enter. He approached her, gave her a soft and sweet kiss on the lips, and asked, “How are you feeling?”

“I’m fine.”

“You’re not in pain anymore?”

“I didn’t say that, but the pain is bearable.”

Alessandro decided it was best to change the subject since Abril always made a grim face whenever they talked about it. “I was thinking we could go for a boat ride on the lake as I promised you a few days ago. It would be in two days if you feel well by then. There are some flowers in the water that are in full bloom. I think you’ll like them.”

Abril’s eyes lit up like two bright stars shining with pure happiness and excitement. “Really? Is His Majesty not lying this time?”

“I’m not lying. I’ve learned my lesson. I just want to fulfill what I promised you that day in the garden by the fountain. I want to make you happy.”

Alessandro caressed her hair, her cheeks, and down to her neck and said, “I told you I would show you all the beautiful places within the palace. I want you to forget the idea of wanting to leave the palace,” Alessandro thought as he gave her a sweet kiss. “I want you to stay by my side and never wish to leave because I won’t allow you to leave my side either.”