1 person (Marianne Pov)
"To say that I was surprised would be an understatent, it had been just a few hours that Isabella had threatened to file a case, and I was already summoned.
Didn't these cases need further processing, collection of proofs and much more before summoning the parties and having an audience?.
Or was she getting special attention in the procedure of law too! No matter how much I tried to stay away from both of them in my lifeti, they kept on coming back.
"Did the written notice co, Lina?" I asked her, looking at the empty hands of the maid who brought the news.
"No, your highness, the case has not started yet. His highness has summoned you to discuss the matter before the case gets started," she replied bowing but confusion was clear in her voice too.
"Very well, I will et them after lunch," I replied by taking another piece of cake in my mouth.
"So, Killian, would you like to practice with sotis?" I asked him, trying to divert his attention from the news.
He looked at with a smile, "sure, I would like that, your highness. As you are asking for my rights from his highness."
"He did not agree yet, but yes, I was asking for your training and education rights, what are your views about this matter?" I asked him with relief that he did not ask about her aunt's matter in detail.
"That depends on many things in the future. Like the one just happened a mont ago," he replied, looking at the maid coming from the court.
"Why are you getting summoned in the court, your highness.", asked Killian, tilting his face to .
"Uh, you don't need to worry about Killian, I will handle it.", assured him as I Didn't want him to drag in this ss.
"I am sure you can handle anything, your highness, but I still want to know what is the matter if you do not mind.",e added, at the end.
I sighed, even if I would not tell him, I was sure Isabella would also have her own version of the story,
"your aunt, lady Isabella, how much are you attached to him Killian?" I asked about testing the waters.
He furrowed his brows at my question, "does this have anything to do with last night's dinner, your highness?" he asked , but his tone was much like a statent.
I bit my lip, why was he so smart. "Yes, she had so blisters on her body and she is claiming that I had done that to her.
But when i denied, she decided to plead in the court.'' I told him that everyone knew but his smile told he knew much more.
Sweat filled my palms as I looked at his devilish smile. What did that smile an, it was looking full of mischievousness.
He looked back and eyed the maids, taking the signal, they went out of the room,
"Your maids are not that efficient. They left the pie in the bin freely. Sure, no one would touch the dustbin normally. But it was a proof, and proof can be taken from anywhere.
And that chef, he is a cowardly man. Just a single threat and he spoke everything like a parrot. Tch, wrong choice of people, your highness." he started shaking his head.
Dread filled my eyes, so he knew everything. Yet here he was discussing my sword wielding ability.
"What else do you know, Killian?" I asked again, filling my voice with all the leftover confidence.
"The roses, your highness. White roses are the one my father used to give the nobles every ti. The right way to trick soone, I must say." he added the last stance I was afraid about.
'I am dood' all the colour drained out my skin as he continued speaking, but I still comforted myself, if he wanted revenge, he would not have been talking sweetly before... right?
"Uh, I can explain Killian." I started nervously when he shook his head.
"There is no need, your highness, I know everything," he replied in his solemn voice.
"You know everything?" 'what, how, when, how much' thousands of questions started flashing in my mind.
How could Killian know everything when even I was not sure.
"Yes, the chef told everything," he replied in a soft tone.
"What did he tell you?"
"He told , you were angry that Isabella had ordered raspberry pie. That's why you asked him to make the pepper pie.
You were worried about , I appreciate it very much. But aunt Isabella is not a bad person, your highness. She is just impulsive sotis, forgive her, your highness." He explained it to with patience, as if he was dealing with a kid.
I bit my lip hard, it was the first ti Killian had asked to do sothing but he did not know the reality of Isabella.
But I couldn't bla him, if I was fooled by her for 16 years in my past life, then Killian was just a kid. Slowly slowly I had to shred her facade.
"Are you sure Lord Killian, it could have hurt you?" I pointed again. Hoping he would understand.
"Didn't I forgive you too?" he asked, tilting his head.
'I didn't do it intentionally' I wanted to scream but just nodded, as the tallic taste slowly started filling my mouth.
"Thank you, your highness. Do you want to testify that it was all just a misunderstanding?" he offered but I shook my head.
"No, let talk to your father first," I assured him I would handle it.
"Very well. Uh, your highness, is everything alright between you two," he asked hesitating.
I understand him, it wasn't his place to ddle, but I wanted to co clean with him. So I nodded.
"As you know Killian, your father married just to give a duchess to the kingdom and maybe a mother to you.
So rather than pleading for his affection and favour, I am going to be a strong duchess and a good mother to you. Will you support in doing that?" I asked, touching his cheeks gently.
His eyes widened and then softened as he smiled and nodded, "I will gladly do that, your highness."
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