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Aelia held Luna close, feeling the warmth radiating from her daughter, a flicker of comfort swelling within her.
Yet this comfort was as fragile as a candle in the wind, teetering on the edge of extinguishment.
Luna's small hand gently patted her face, once, then again, as if trying to soothe her or convey some unspoken message.
Luna's emerald eyes were as clear as the waters of a spring lake, yet they held a depth that seemed to conceal countless secrets.
Aelia's heart trembled, an inexplicable sense of unease spreading within her.
Luna indeed harbored a secret—a secret about Aelia, about the Glorious Demon Fortress, about the entire Destiny family.
She gazed anxiously at Aelia, her little mouth moving but failing to form coherent words.
Seeing this, Qin Si leaned down, understanding dawning upon her as she got closer to Luna. "Young Miss, is there something you want to say?"
Luna extended her tiny finger towards Aelia, then mimicked a man's figure with a round belly, shaking her head before finally pointing outside the Magic Castle.
Qin Si was initially bewildered, but as she recalled the recent rumors circulating within the Magic Castle, her face turned pale.
The Lord of the Fortress... has an illegitimate child outside?!
Qin Si could hardly believe it but understood that Luna would not act without reason.
A strong sense of responsibility compelled her; she had to inform Lady Aelia of this matter, even if the truth would pierce her heart like a sharp blade.
"Madam..." Qin Si's voice trembled as she cautiously relayed Luna's gestures and her own suspicions to Aelia.
At first, Aelia thought she had misheard. She stared blankly at Qin Si before looking down at Luna in her arms.
Luna's small face was filled with seriousness, seemingly affirming Qin Si's words.
Aelia's heart felt as though it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, nearly suffocating her.
It was impossible; it absolutely could not be true!
How could Leonard betray her?
They had been through so much together, their love was unbreakable!
Yet, Luna's gaze and Qin Si's expression made it impossible for her to ignore this cruel possibility.
Her heart was filled with shock, confusion, fear, and a faint glimmer of hope that this was all just a misunderstanding.
“Qin Si, investigate! I want to know the truth!” Aelia's voice was low and hoarse, as if echoing from the depths of hell.
Qin Si took his leave to carry out her command, while Aelia held Luna close and paced back and forth in the room.
Inside her, emotions surged like a turbulent sea; the sweet memories that once brought her joy now felt like poisonous spikes, piercing her deeply.
Before long, Qin Si returned, bringing back the despairing truth.
He presented the evidence he had gathered: a token left behind by Leonard at his concubine's residence, a piece of intimate clothing embroidered with Leonard's name, and witness testimonies.
Aelia trembled as she took the evidence; each item felt like a heavy stone, suffocating her further.
With reddened eyes, she fought back the pain and went to confront Leonard.
“Leonard, tell me this isn’t true!” Aelia's voice trembled with desperation as she pleaded.
Leonard looked at Aelia, his eyes flickering, but he feigned calmness. "What are you talking about? I don't understand."
"Stop playing dumb!" Aelia threw the evidence in front of Leonard. "What are these? What else do you have to explain?"
Leonard's face turned ashen; he hadn't expected things to be exposed so quickly.
He tried to argue, claiming he was framed and that someone wanted to ruin their relationship.
"Enough!" Aelia's Roar echoed in the room. "At this point, are you still going to lie to me?!"
Seeing he could no longer deny it, Leonard began to turn the tables, accusing Aelia of not trusting him and being unreasonable.
The sounds of their heated argument reverberated in the room, the atmosphere tense and charged.
Aelia's heart shattered completely; the man she once loved had turned into a liar full of deceit.
The beautiful memories they shared now felt like a sharp knife, repeatedly cutting into her heart.
Tears blurred Aelia's vision as she choked out, "Leonard, we... are done." Her voice was weak but filled with unwavering resolve.
" Aelia, you..." Leonard wanted to say something more but was interrupted by Aelia.
"Get out!" Aelia pointed towards the door, shouting with all her strength, "I never want to see you again!"
Leonard's face flushed with a mix of red and white, like a vibrant palette.
He had thought that even if the truth came out, Aelia's love for him would lead her to forgive him.
But he never expected Aelia to be so resolute!
A wave of humiliation surged within her as she abruptly flicked her sleeve, sending a gust of wind that whooshed through the air like a resounding slap, striking Aelia's face.
Leonard stormed away, his footsteps echoing in the empty hall, one after another, like the tolling of Aelia's heartbroken death knell.
Aelia collapsed onto the floor, her magnificent skirt spread out around her like withered petals.
The luxurious crystal chandelier in the hall radiated dazzling light, yet it could not illuminate the dimness in her eyes at that moment.
She held Luna tightly, the small body trembling slightly in her embrace, resembling a frightened little creature.
Luna's tiny hand gently patted Aelia's back, silently offering her comfort.
The hall was silent, save for Aelia's stifled sobs, akin to a wounded beast licking its own wounds.
Aelia's future loomed ahead like a forest shrouded in mist, fraught with unknown dangers and challenges.
How would she face the life that lay ahead?
And how would Luna protect herself and their family amidst this storm?
Suddenly, Luna's small hand gripped Aelia's garment tightly, her little face displaying an unprecedented seriousness as she spoke in a tender voice, enunciating each word: "Mommy, don't be afraid. I'm here with you..."
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