Chapter 26
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 23
Chapter Title: A Father's Warning
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Her reply carried a rather strange nuance. A daughter scolding her father for worrying about his son. Her answer was oddly off-topic, yet she spoke only the truth.
But the look on Aurora’s face as she gazed at Duke Lancaster was simply bright and innocent.
“That may be true, but… isn’t it time he put an end to this rebellion? He’s of age now, that boy.”
Duke Lancaster said with a sigh. Aurora then reached out with a look of utmost concern and took her father’s hand, which rested on the table.
“So that’s what you were worried about. But I think that will be resolved if you just let go of your ambitions for my brother. You’re far too ambitious, Father. I see the makings of a villain in you. You should be careful.”
Once again, her answer was off-topic, yet it contained the unvarnished truth.
The problem was that Aurora’s concern for Duke Lancaster was genuine.
Hearing her words, Duke Lancaster could only let out a series of deep sighs. He wondered why both his son and daughter had turned out this way, and he suddenly felt the urge for a drink.
Duke Lancaster shook his head as if to say that was enough, leaving Aurora with one final instruction.
“Are these not perilous times? You, Aurora, are to remain here at the Lancaster estate. Do not even think of going out.”
At that, Aurora’s eyes widened.
Duke Lancaster was now a little afraid of what she might say next.
“Are you grounding your grown daughter? Hmm. I’m not sure what to say…”
“If you don’t know, then just keep your mouth shut and do as your father says.”
“Yes. I will.”
Aurora answered promptly, then began to ponder how she could sneak down to Brunel without her father finding out.