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“Where is Lucius?” Aelia's voice pierced the tranquility of the Glorious Demon Fortress like an ice pick.
Leonard's surprise flickered in his eyes, quickly replaced by a hint of impatience. “He’s fine, in his room. Why do you ask so suddenly?”
Aelia ignored his question, her amber eyes fixed intently on Leonard, as if she could see through the secrets hidden deep within his soul.
“Let me in.” Her tone was firm and brooked no argument.
Leonard instinctively wanted to stop her, but hesitated when he saw the determination in Aelia's gaze.
Finally, he sighed and stepped aside to make way. “Do as you wish.”
Aelia strode directly toward Lucius's room, each step taken with unwavering confidence, as if she were not walking on the smooth marble floor but on the hearts of her enemies.
Meanwhile, Luna's small figure hid in the shadows of the corridor, her pink face devoid of any childishness, instead bearing an unsettling composure that belied her age.
Her bright eyes, reminiscent of stars, were fixed on Aelia's retreating back as she silently prayed: Everything will be alright; I will change your destiny.
Luna was acutely aware of the trajectory of the original plot, and all of it stemmed from the impending crisis at the Glorious Demon Fortress.
To alter her family's fate, Luna had meticulously orchestrated this "accident."
She cleverly guided Qin Si to discover evidence of Leonard's betrayal and urged her to reveal the truth to Aelia.
Luna believed that Aelia’s strength and wisdom would be sufficient to face the storm ahead.
At that moment, Qin Si stood behind Aelia, her hands tightly gripping the hem of her dress, anxiety churning within her.
She understood how devastating this news would be for Aelia but knew that concealing the truth would only worsen matters.
“Madam…” Qin Si's voice trembled as she hesitated for a moment before summoning her courage to speak. “The Lord of the Fortress… he is outside… with Leonard's Concubine.”
Aelia's footsteps halted abruptly as she turned around, disbelief etched across her face as she looked at Qin Si.
“What did you say?” Her voice was low and hoarse, as if forced from deep within her throat.
Qin Si took a deep breath and recounted everything she knew to Aelia.
She explained how Leonard had been hiding a mistress at the Golden House, how he had secretly diverted resources from the Magic Castle, and how he had shown indifference toward Aelia and their children…
As Aelia listened to Qin Si’s account, her thoughts drifted back to the day she first met Leonard.
At that moment, he was handsome and charming, gentle and considerate, having made countless beautiful promises to her. They had weathered storms together, built the Glorious Demon Fortress side by side, and nurtured three lovely children… The sweet memories of the past surged in her heart like a tide, starkly contrasting with the cruel reality.
Aelia felt a sharp pain in her chest, as if a dagger had pierced her heart. She staggered back a few steps, barely managing to steady herself against the wall. Her face was pale as paper, and her lips trembled slightly, unable to produce any sound.
“No… it can’t be…” Aelia murmured to herself, unable to believe that her beloved husband had betrayed her, betrayed their family. Qin Si watched Aelia's pained expression with deep sympathy. She gently wrapped her arms around Aelia's thin shoulders and whispered comfortingly, “My lady, I know this is hard to accept, but… this is the truth.”
Aelia's tears finally spilled over; she clutched Qin Si's hand tightly as if grasping the last lifeline. She cried out in anguish, as if trying to release all her pain. The room was filled with an air of despair, suffocating in its intensity.
Luna hid in the shadows, watching the scene unfold with mixed emotions. She knew this was merely the calm before the storm. The real crisis had only just begun.
As Aelia's sobs gradually subsided, she slowly lifted her head, staring blankly ahead. Her voice was hoarse and weak: “Qin Si, what should I do?” Qin Si looked into Aelia's desperate eyes, filled with concern. She knew that deep down, Aelia must have already found an answer.
Suddenly, Aelia's gaze sharpened; she stood up abruptly and said firmly, “Prepare the horses. I’m going to see him!”
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