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"You are here?" Maximus asked with a glee in his eyes.

"Brother, shall we leave?" Adira asked.

"Yes," he said and nodded at her.

"What did she say?" Maximus asked as they walked.

"Nothing. She gave me something that can protect me," Adira replied.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Nah… it would be a waste if I show it to you," Adira said.

"Okay, keep it safe with you," Maximus said with a smile.

"Brother, I want to know about something," Adira started as she stepped out of the witch's tower.

"Is it important?" he asked.

"Kind off," she said.

"We will talk in your study," Maximus said stepping inside the carriage.

She nodded. He helped her climb after he stepped in. Adira settled down after she was done settling and smoothing her dress.

The ride to the palace was silent.

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On the other hand…

Lenora was getting restless as seconds passed. Maximus still haven't come to speak with her. It was past lunch and even dinner time was going to pass now.

Was he really not going to care about her?

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