Chapter 189

“His father does not mean to hurt him. The king is hurt beyond words,” Corna explained sagely.

Remeta hung her head. “I know that, but the prince doesn't. I cannot imagine what the king is going through. It hurts Remeta!”

“Why did you come to me?” Corna asked curiously.

 Remeta sniffled, wiping her tears. “I don't know. My legs carried me here.”

“I know. Because I'm like you.”

She shrugged. “Maybe.” She ate in silence after that until she finished her food. “Thank you so much, Corna. Thank your mama too.”

“Do you feel better?” he asked, concerned.

Remeta checked herself to find out if she was feeling better. Her eyes blurred again as fresh tears came to her eyes. “Guess Remeta is not feeling better!” She lowered herself to the pillow and began crying again.

Corna sighed heavily, staring at his visitor. “Stop cwying. It's not your fault. You warned her wepeatedwy.”

“Beware of the three W's! Beware of the three W's!