Chapter 613. Queen’s Mansion

Lexcis Aeden Revia

Chantel didn't grow soft or lose her strength. She's the same strong woman, stronger than ever. Only now, she trusts me enough to share all her feelings with me. She's learned to show her emotions. She's allowing me to see through her hard exterior.

Right now she's confident in herself. The Alizes would never know that her hand's trembling or that her back is straighter than ever because she's feeling smaller than ever.

Hideo keeps his eyes on my Chantel, watching her every move, every word.

"I suppose we should cut the bullshit and get to the point," I spit.

It works and he doesn't look at her anymore, focusing on me. Chantel squeezes my hand and I brush my thumb over her knuckles, reassuring her.

Our intertwined hands are on my lap while I lean back, spreading my legs until I'm seated comfortably.

"We should," Hideo lets out an aggravated breath, "I he