It's been two days but Diana is still unconscious at the Kelly's residence. Liam, who had been watching her didn't even had the time to sleep.
"Liam, why don't you take some rest? She will definitely wake up soon." Asher pleaded.
"We will notify you as soon as she wakes up." Cole added. The team urged the tired guy therefore he gave in to their pleas.
After the dinner, Liam went back upstairs and drops by the woman's room. he stood up beside the bed and stared at her face. Her features improved a lot compared when they found her.
He gaped at the woman's face for who knows how long before he left the room.
Liam woke up due to the noises outside. He can hear the young ladies' voices all over the place. Dang, it's too noisy, he still wants to sleep. However, he snaps to himself when he remembers the woman. Is she possibly awake now?
He stands to his feet and wash himself before going out. He was about to enter the woman's room but he met Cole along the way.
"She's not yet awake." he voiced. "Everyone's waiting for you at the kitchen." He added.
"I'll see." his eyes sank dejectedly. Now he's worried but then the doctor assured them that she's out of danger now.
"So what's your plan now when she wakes up?" Lemuel asked Liam when everyone settled on their chairs.
He didn't respond for a few seconds but his eyes landed on Sarah. He heard about her story and how Diana and Sarah ended up together. He also heard that Sarah's grandmother was forcedly taken by the royal guards and that Diana promised to accompany the young lady to Kadesh, the royal city.
Liam was in deep thought and the team seemingly understood what's on his mind.
"The original plan will push through." He finally answered.
"How about them?" Cole looked at Sarah's side. Of course everyone understood what Cole meant and they are waiting for Liam's decision.
"Why don't you finish your breakfast before discussing such?" Everyone's gaze fell on the old woman walking towards the table. "I know everyone have some thoughts to share but I think enjoying the meal early morning is a great way to refresh your minds." She encourages them.
"Mom is right. We can discuss this after enjoying the food." Beth added.
The atmosphere lightened when the elderly came to the dining table. They've been sharing some funny stories as well. The stories of old, they sure learned a lot from her until the story of the lost prince came into the scene.
"Speaking of that grandma, do you know the story of the crown prince?" It was Lemuel who asked the old woman.
"Of course I do!" she exclaimed. "He was the fulfillment of the prophecy of old."
"So the rumors are true?!" It was Sarah who butt in. "I saw a lot of people surrounding my grandmother's place before. and I accidentally heard uncle Dencio said that they came to confirm the rumors about the crown prince. I was just wondering why they are asking my grandmother."
The old woman stared at the puzzled young lady. Does that mean that Milcah, the old herald didn't educate her grandchild about the prowess their family possessed? But she's almost in her age to receive her own power! The old woman grasped in terror. "Milcah! What have you done?!" she exclaimed within her.
Beth saw her mother's surprised face so she touches her hand to remind her not to be careless in front of Sarah.
"Grandma, are you okay?" Jenny suddenly asked.
"E-Ehm." The old woman faked a smile.
"If he is the fulfillment of the prophecy, then that means the rumors about the crown prince being alive is real?" Asher voiced his thoughts.
"His body was never found." the old woman replied. "I was once a maidservant in the palace during those times." She smiled when she suddenly remembered an event long time ago.
"I never saw the crown prince's face either, but I heard from his maidservants that he was such a kind, loving and sweet handsome boy as he grew up. He was the life of the palace but an unfortunate event took place when the crown prince went to the royal hunting ground."
"The king said that he was killed by a ferocious wild beast that's why they shut that hunting ground and was never opened again until this day." Leon shared what he heard a long time ago.
"But that's not the real story." She corrected Leon's information. "Someone actually tried to kill the crown prince."
"But he managed to live? Is that what you're saying?" Asher asked. The old herald nodded in response and that shocked everyone that was present at that time. "But how did you know all that?"
"I had a friend who once served as the king. She was the most powerful Shaman during that time. I learned the truth from her."
"The great herald?!" everyone exclaimed except Liam who seems uninterested with their topic and also Sarah and the three sisters who obviously doesn't know a thing about what they are talking about.
"Yes."
"But why did she kept the truth all by herself?" Cole was puzzled. "I heard she is the king's friend."
"She was not in good terms with the king that time. And if in any case that she'll reveal the truth, they won't believe her anyway."
"That's a real tragedy!" Sarah bellowed. "But the great herald is wrong. she should have divulged the truth! The king and queen and the whole nation deserves to know the truth, nothing but the truth"
Beth and the old woman looked at each other. the contempt in the young lady's tone is surely great. Will she say the same thing when she learns the truth?
Well, she'll discovers the truth soon.
"I guess the old herald has her own reasons." Everyone's attention suddenly shifted to Liam. Did they hear him right? whoa! "We should not be quick to judge people." he furthered.
The old woman smiled upon hearing the man. He is definitely right. she was about to say something when one of their servant dashed towards them.
"Miss Diana is awake!"
Unknowingly, Liam swiftly run upstairs leaving the people astounded. He opened the door to the woman's room and found a woman sitting on the bed looking at the window.
She's definitely awake! Liam couldn't contain the joy he was feeling when the woman slowly looks at him. He was about to step forward but he halted upon seeing the fright in the woman's eyes.
"Don't! please don't come near me!" her eyes are filled with dread and tears started to gush out from her eyes. Liam doesn't understand why his heart ached upon hearing her. Why is the woman terrified upon seeing him?
"Diana… Calm down. it's me, Liam." he was about to take a step but the woman stopped her.
"Please, d-don't come near me!" she was shivering in fear.
Liam creased his brow. Is she the real Diana? he thought. But this is not the scenario he was expecting! Knowing the woman, she'll probably run to him as soon as she sees him!