Forgotten Wife Let the traitors kneel Down (by Patricia Maradiaga) novel Chapter 54

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Alessandro spent the entire day helping to search for the pirates threatening the merchant ships leaving the port. The issue of the slaves deeply bothered him; he would not allow innocent people to be treated as commodities. When he returned to the palace, it was late; dinner had been over for hours. He went directly to his room, and in the hallway, Alessandro encountered Cassian, who seemed to be waiting for him.

“What are you doing here? Why aren’t you asleep?”

“I’d like to talk to you for a moment.”

“About what?”

Cassian opened the door to his room and said, “Come in, and I’ll tell you.”

Alessandro followed him and asked, “What’s the mystery?”

“It’s about the princess.”

“Has something happened to her?”

“Not exactly, it’s just that she seemed sad.”

“Why?”

“She thinks that once she gives birth to your heir, you will ignore her and forget about her, just as you did for the past four years.”

“That won’t happen again. She is too valuable to us. She must stay close where I can see her and ensure nothing happens to her.”

“Is she important to you because of her magic or because you love her?”

“Her magic is unique; I couldn’t let anything happen to her. Our peace won’t last; King Venobich has started making his moves. She can be of great help.”

“Is that the only reason, brother?”

“What other reason would there be?”

“Perhaps because you love her.”

“Don’t be ridiculous, Cassian. If that’s all you had to say, I’ll go rest. I’ve had a tough day.” “Lessan, I hope you don’t regret your words later when you realize she is much more than just

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a vessel, as she said.”

“I never said that.”

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“Well, your words make it seem like that’s what you think. The princess believes that she is just the vessel you will use to carry your child, someone useful, a tool you will eventually forget.”

“Did she tell you that?”

“Yes, she has always been alone, always forgotten and hated by everyone. Don’t hurt her more than she already is.I won’t forgive you if you do.”

“Sometimes I think you care too much about my wife. Are you in love with her?”

Cassian wanted to shout yes at that moment, but he knew it would only create a rift between them, so he swallowed his words.

“It’s not that, brother, but she is a good person, someone who doesn’t deserve to be hurt or used as if she were a tool.”

Alessandro headed to the door and said, “She is my wife, Cas. What I do with her is none of your business.”

After Alessandro left, Cassian said, “I hope you don’t regret one day what you are doing,

brother.”

Alessandro went straight to his room. He approached the bed where Abril was sleeping peacefully, her reddish hair framing her face in contrast to her white skin. He brushed the hair away from her face, admiring her beauty. She was so beautiful, everything about her was like a work of art.

He couldn’t deny that he felt an attraction to her, but it wasn’t love. He would protect her, but he would also use her if necessary.

Abril woke up at the gentle touch of Alessandro’s fingers. Upon opening her eyes, she said, “You’re back.”

“It got late. I’m sorry I didn’t keep my promise.”

“It’s okay, I know you’re busy.”

“Are you alright?”

“Yes, I am.”

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Alessandro caressed her cheeks and said, “Go back to sleep, it’s late.”

“Aren’t you going to sleep?”

“I’ll take a bath before going to bed, so go back to sleep.”

“Alright.”

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Abril rested her head on the pillow again. Alessandro went to the bathroom, and when he returned, the princess was asleep once more. He laid down beside her, wrapping his arms around her.

The next day, he had to leave very early in the morning. When Abril woke up, she found herself alone. That day, she spent time walking through the beautiful garden with Cassian. When night came, Abril thought Alessandro would arrive for dinner, but he didn’t. This situation repeated for an entire week. Since that night when he had woken her in the middle of the night, she hadn’t seen him, and she began to feel anxious, wondering when she would see him again.

Cassian noticed Abril’s feelings. While they walked through the garden, she seemed downcast and sad. He said, “My brother must be very busy lately; I haven’t seen him for a

week.”

“I know.”

“If you want, we can go to the port to greet him.”

“Can we really go?”

“Of course.”

Abril felt excited but immediately remembered that Alessandro had told her she couldn’t leave the mansion.

“But His Majesty forbade me from leaving; he said it could be dangerous.”

“You don’t have to worry, you’ll go with me. I’ll protect you.”

“But I don’t want His Majesty to be angry for disobeying him. He might punish me if I do.”

“My brother won’t do that. I’ll make sure of it.”

Abril hesitated for a moment. She didn’t want to lose the king’s favor by disobeying his command. She was about to refuse when Cassian said, “I’ll tell my brother that I insisted you come with me, so if he gets angry, I’ll take the blame.”

“But His Majesty might punish you. I don’t want that to happen.”

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“That won’t happen. My brother has never punished me despite my rebelliousness, so I don’t think he’ll do it now.”

Cassian took Abril’s hand and said, “Come on, I’ll arrange for a carriage. The port is amazing; I’m sure you’ll love it.”

In the end, Abril agreed to Cassian’s insistence and wished everything would go well, hoping His Majesty wouldn’t be angry with them for disobeying his orders.

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As they rode in the carriage, Abril seemed very anxious. Cassian told her:

“Stop worrying, Lessan won’t be mad at you.”

“Lessan?”

“It’s a nickname. I call him Lessan affectionately, my mother used to call him that.”

“No one has ever given me a nickname before. Well, there hasn’t been anyone who cared for me either.”

“I care about you.”

Cassian replied, looking at her intently.

“You care about me?”

“Yes, you are my friend. I care about you as a friend, only as a friend.”

“Then you’ll give me a nickname just like your brother.”

“If that’s what you want.”

“Yes.”

“Hmm… let me think of a good nickname for you.”

Cassian thought for a moment and then said, “Aby, how about that?”

Abril smiled broadly and replied, “I love it.”

“Then I’ll call you that, Aby.”

As they passed through the city, Cassian drew the curtains and said to Abril, “Aby, look out the window.”

Abril felt something strange in her heart when Cassian called her by her nickname. She leaned out the window and saw a crowd of people walking back and forth visiting the shops. She watched everything in amazement until they reached the port. Cassian got out first and helped Abril down from the carriage.

In front of them were several ships. From a distance, Abril had thought they were small, but up close, she realized that wasn’t the case. Those ships were enormous. Cassian was glad he had brought her to the port, seeing her so happy and especially because they had grown

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Alessandro was heading out to search for the pirates after organizing the soldiers when he saw a woman with a large white hat and red hair. Without thinking, he approached, wanting to make sure that woman wasn’t his wife.

“It’s impossible, I forbade her from going out.”

As he got close enough, Alessandro saw that indeed, the woman was his wife, and the man with her was his brother. Furious, Alessandro shouted:

“What are you doing here?”

Abril was frightened by the severe tone in Alessandro’s voice. Cassian stepped between them and said to his brother:

“Calm down, brother. I asked her to accompany me. She didn’t want to come; I persuaded her to join me. Don’t be mad at her.”

“It’s dangerous for you to be here. Take her back.”

Abril lowered her gaze, knowing she shouldn’t have agreed to accompany Cassian. Alessandro looked furious, perhaps he didn’t even want to see her.

“I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have disobeyed Your Majesty.”

Alessandro saw that Abril was about to cry. It seemed he had been too harsh with her. He tried to get closer, but Cassian wouldn’t let him.

“Step aside, Cassian.”

“We’re leaving now.”

Cassian took Abril’s hand and said, “Let’s go, Aby. It’s better if we return.”

Alessandro grabbed Abril’s hand and said, “Wait a moment.”

“We’re leaving, brother.”

“It’s hot. Let’s go inside for a moment so you can cool down before you leave. I don’t want you to faint on the way.”

“I’m fine,” Abril replied, trying to cover her face with her hat. Alessandro took it off and said, “Your face is red. You don’t seem fine. Let’s go inside.”

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