The woman trembled as she tried to cover her face with the scarf. But despite her attempt, the burnt flesh on her face was still visible. She was barely even recognizable and her left eye was already closed due to a scar. Her hands that hastily took the scarf to cover her face were also burnt.
Minerva opened and closed her mouth as if to say something, but nothing came out.
"Where was that bitch?!" An annoyed roar from a man could be heard. Afterward, a rustling sound was heard.
"Quick, hide her!"
Minerva wrinkled her brows but still followed Harika. She looked at her mother, who was also looking at her. Then, she waved her hand and a golden array covered the four of them.
"Di-divine power..." The woman shook as she stared wide-eyed at the array that her mother made.
"That wench! Watch how I'd whip her when I found her!
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"If we take you in, wouldn't it be troublesome for us since you had that slave belt on your neck?"The woman stiffened and unconsciously grasped her neck. That made Minerva's brows furrow. Slave belt?"Slavery was extremely prohibited in the Halen Empire. I wonder what Adira could say about this." Her mother interjected, which made the woman wince."Tsk."Minerva hid her smile when she saw her father going in the direction of the woman and holding the slave belt around her neck. The woman shivered and closed her eyes."Tsk." Her father once again clicked his tongue and stood up. The slave belt on her neck was now broken into pieces by her father.Her mother, who watched this with Minerva, smiled and reached her hand."Let's go? Those from the restaurant might notice that the slave belt on your neck was broken, so we had to leave. " Her mother
Adira shook her head helplessly."Whatever, Ysmael."She turned her attention to the woman whose face was covered with a scarf and ignored Santi."Rosemary, can you tell us what happened? I promise you with my name that I will give you the justice that you deserve. "Rosemary started to tear up when she heard the words of the monarch of the land she grew up in, Empress Dowager Adira.She closed her eyes and after a few seconds, opened them and told them everything.××××"Can't sleep?"Santi turned his attention to his wife, Kristina Zariah, before he slowly nodded his head.Kristina went into his direction and sat beside him. Santi wrapped his arms around Kristina and planted a kiss on her hair."I just did not expect that Sora would do this.""Sora was always like this. He was silent
"G-good morning, Y-your Highness...""Oh, Rosemary. Good morning to you, too."Minerva nodded her head at Rosemary, who seemed bashful."Why did you stay outside? Where's daddy?""U-uhm... I-I wanted to w-wait for Y-Your Highness...""I see." She said. "Then, let's go."The two of them went into the dining room of the guest house in Aunt Adira's palace. And as per her father's request, the maids would station outside the room where they would occupy. Of course, the main reason was to be with her mother without anyone's knowledge.As they went inside the dining room, her parents were already inside waiting for her."Good morning, Mommy. Good morning, Daddy." Minerva enthusiastically greeted and went into her mother's direction to sit on her side. Afterward, she leaned into her and gave her a peck on her cheek."Good morning, my p
After the breakfast that they had, her mother made Rosemary promise that she wouldn’t tell a soul about the fact that she was alive and well. And Rosemary, as obedient as she was, made an oath under the name of the Goddess Larin that she wouldn’t tell anyone about her."Mommy, will you not tell Uncle Khalil about you?" Minerva could not help but ask her mother as the latter braided her hair.Her mother was silent for a moment before she answered, "Later. I’ll talk to him later."She nodded her head. At least her mother was willing to talk to Uncle Khalil. For sure, Uncle Khalil would be delighted to know that her mother was now awake after almost a decade of slumber.
"Would you like to try some?" Santi asked Kristina as he pointed at the barbeque. Kristina arched her left brow before she nodded her head."Give us two." Santi said to the young man. The young man was immediately thrilled and quickly heated up the barbeque.As they waited for the young man to heat up the barbeque, Minerva watched the young man as he skillfully spread the sauce on the meat.They did not wait for long as the young man finished heating the barbeque and handing it to Santi and Kristina. Santi paid the young man and took a look at the glistening barbeque due to its sauce before he took a bite."Hmm. It's tastier than I thought." He said and nodded his head.Kristina arched her left brow before she took a bite. She also nodded her head in approval before she placed her barbeque in front of Minerva."Baby, take a bite. The meat was tender
"Were you okay?"Minerva snapped back from her thoughts and glanced at her mother, who looked worried, and her father, whose brows were furrowed. Despite the different expressions that they had, Minerva could still see a hint of concern on their faces.She wanted to say yes, but deep inside, she felt restless. Well, she's been restless for a while now. There was a lingering feeling of danger that she felt when the old man from earlier told her to take care. She wanted to brush that thought of hers aside and convinced herself that the old man did not mean anything. However, the more that Minerva brushed it aside, the more restless she was. Look, she did not even notice that her parents were worried!"Baby, remem
Contrary to Minerva's expectation, Viscount Cerda wasn't as calm as she thought he was. He was gritting his teeth inside and cursing his daughter a thousand times in his head.That stupid girl! She was already useless as a maceo, yet she let this punk unravel the secret that they were hiding for so long!Viscount Cedra tried to calm himself. Despite the fact that this Marquis Montcada was a disappointment and a jerk, having doubts about his daughter's identity as a masterchef could derail their plan. He had to placate everyone and assure them that what this punk said was wrong. Especially now that the wench has suddenly gone missing. He had used some excuses for this, but it wouldn't be good for the long run.As Viscount Cerda was thinking, he saw that a mage went forward to Marquis Montcada and whispered something. They did not know what it was. But all they knew was t
"Adira!""What? What's going on?"Adira's brows furrowed when she heard the hurried voice of Santi. This was the first time that she heard this tone of his that made her think that this was some kind of emergency.Blue light shone and three people appeared out of thin air. The first thing that she saw was Santi, who was covered in blood as she carried the unconscious Minerva in her arms. Her bloody face and clothes made Adira freeze on the ground until she saw a woman that held the child's hand. As soon as Adira saw the woman's visage, her body shook in disbelief."K-Kristina?"Kristina looked at Adira. Their eyes met, and Adira stood frozen like a statue. She only came into her senses when Santi called her."Adira! Call a physician!"Adira snapped into her senses. She glanced at Kristina one more time before she left and called for a p