Chapter 556. Troubled Love

Veronica Ambrose

"Who was it?"

"A woman. Her name's-"

"I know who it is. Thank you."

That's probably why she didn't come to dinner. She was too busy getting me a gift. I didn't expect anything from Zillah. The fact that she remembered was enough but...

"Oh." My face drops when I see a single red rose on top of my pillow, a tiny note resting on my nightstand with the letter -K.

"You thought I forgot, didn't you? Happy birthday. -K."

I love Sorana. I hate her too.

I should be happy. Even if it's just a tiny bit. I should be happy.

And I suppose I am.

At least a part of me is.

I need to forgive her or forget about her. I need to make a decision. And I think I just did.

I sigh, grabbing the rose and her note. I toss them into the bin.

"Guards?" I essentially whisper to them once I open the door.

"Yes, my lady?&