Chapter 614: Things Left Unspoken
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Lily’s POV:
Her face was gloomy as she scread in anger.
I was extrely familiar with this.
So I wasn’t surprised when my mother’s face suddenly darkened. She always used this trick and thought it was invincible.
So I pretended not to see her expression and said, “But this is different. 1 will go as a friend, not a flatterer. Don’t think too simply of the princes. They are not children that can be fooled at will. Prince Yarin wouldn’t have the wisdom and courage to rescue if that were the case.”
My mother’s face imdiately turned red, but before she could say anything, I imdiately retorted, “No matter what, it’s not what you think. Prince Yarin treats as a friend, that’s all.”
“You’re always so stubborn! Lily, this is why I can’t get close to you.”
My mother looked like she was in deep pain. “Why do you have such speculative dark thoughts about ? I hope that you will be on good terms with the princes. This is obviously to find a stronger shield for the family. But is it necessary to break off the relationship if there is an interest in the relationship? The connection between people isn’t that simple. You’re still young. You don’t understand!”
“So now I’m a child again?” I sneered.
“Lily!” As expected, she started screaming.
“You know this is different! You always like to throw a childish temper, always!”
“Thank you for your family’s knowledge, Mother. You’re well-fed and pampered. Whenever you’re unhappy, you throw a tantrum. I’m your daughter, so isn’t that the sa as learning?”
This sentence gained a slap.
My mother glared at like an angry cow, panting heavily.
I exposed her. Perhaps she realized her childishness, or perhaps she didn’t. No matter what, I damaged her self-esteem.
“You should never talk to like that,” she said. “I’m your mother. I gave birth to you and raised you, so you have to respect . You have no right to judge !”
My mouth was filled with the sll of blood. That slap was really heavy. However, the sll of blood soon disappeared. The tiny wound had already healed, and only a faint rusty taste lingered on the tip of my tongue.
I smiled and said respectfully, “Yes, Mother. We are an ancient aristocratic family. Of course, we have to follow the unchanging traditional rules. Children are the property of their parents – or rather, slaves, so you can do whatever you want to , but I dare to say another word. It’s disrespectful.”
My mother looked at coldly. “It’s not good for you to talk, child. You know you shouldn’t provoke .”
Suddenly, she beca loving again. She gently checked the redness and swelling on my face that had healed. She said in a half-angry and half-blaming manner, “It’s my fault, dear. I shouldn’t have been so impulsive. Quickly let see if your face is injured. Even if it is damaged, it is my fault!”
I allowed her to examine without responding.
My mother was imrsed in this one-man show of a loving mother and filial daughter. Her acting skills were superb, and no one could tell that this loving mother had slapped her daughter ten seconds ago.
She acted so selflessly and imrsed that people would believe her after seeing her.
Even she believed it herself.
“This is the first ti I’ve hit you. I’m sorry, Lily. I shouldn’t have done that. I’m very sorry. I promise there won’t be a next ti. If you want to see the princes, go ahead, will you? You don’t have to do anything. I won’t force you to do anything. As long as you’re happy, I’m happy.”
She held my face and kissed my forehead. Then, she hugged and said gently, “I love you, Lily. You’re my daughter, my flesh and blood. How can 1 not love you? I don’t know how to express it, but I won’t hurt you. Believe , please.”
i lay in her arms and didn’t say anything, letting her finish her lines.
After that, she looked at expectantly, hoping to see the next page of the script.
“Do you really love ?” I whispered.
My mother kindly combed my hair and replied, “Of course,”
“Then how did I escape that night?”
She froze.
I continued as if I hadn’t heard anything. “In the past, it was very difficult for to run away from ho. Soone would stop or sohow find halfway and advise to go back. There was also one ti when I t a kidnapper who wanted to ‘send ho’.
“But that day, there wasn’t a single security guard in the manor. Perhaps they all went to protect the Queen’s family? But you’re such a ticulous person. How could you leave such a big security loophole?
“I was too stupid. I didn’t realize anything then. I couldn’t figure it out even if I thought about it later. I can only think of one possibility: this loophole was specially left for . You knew I would leave before Moonlight Festival, so you deliberately let slip away.
“Cracking a smuggling case is impressive, but it’s not enough to decorate your ribbon.
“A grand victory always begins with a tragic revenge, right?”
My mother pushed away.
She was no longer angry, no longer loving, and no longer cold. She beca expressionless, like a statue that had failed to be carved, and examined hollowly.
After a while, she said, “You don’t have to do anything, Lily.
“From today onwards, you will stay here and not go anywhere..”
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