Chapter 99. So the Story Began

Suspicion not at him but at the Emperor. Why was this man here? Was he a prisoner? She looked around. At least it was not a harsh prison sentence, but still, her confusion was evident.

He sighed and shook his head, rubbing his temple.

Aakifahlynn then admitted, "Oh, it is so good to see you; oh, how I've missed you since you died." She eyed him, and he flinched at the news of his death.

"That's what Jairus told everyone," Aakifahlynn explained, and it was like something suddenly hit her. "Oh goddess, did Jairus do something to you?" Her eyes widen in shock and disbelief.

Though, she did not know why she would be shocked, but maybe because it was his own father, his own flesh and blood? Jairus must have drawn the line somewhere, no?

Jarrod laughed, but it was not heartily. It was dry, almost bitter. She could practically taste it: "Oh, my sweet child still so innocent, I see. Come, it's a long story."

"Well, I've got plenty of time." They had