Chapter 21. Revelations

Cybele entered the palace, and her mother was approaching with a frown to welcome her, but she turned away and went to her room. Cybele didn't want to cry. And she was afraid she would if she received her mother's affection, even if it was false, at that moment.

Jessy smiled contentedly and debauchedly as Cybele passed her.

Gael arrived right behind her.

"What have you been doing with my daughter, Gael?" Aurora asked, glaring at him.

Gael shoved his hands in his trouser pockets and smiled debauchedly. They were in the entrance hall of the palace.

"Mind your own business, Aurora. You shouldn't be coming to the palace. It's not a good time for you to be here."

"And why not? Do you want more space to make my daughter suffer?"

"I'm not making her suffer. She suffers because she wants to. And we both know that's not your real concern. You know that once you and I become closer, ther