She was crying in despair!
Leo came to the infirmary holding Lily. He was on his way to see Simon in hope to see Diana once again. On his way, he suddenly bumped into Beverly who seemed to be in a rush. The little kid was following behind her.
"Beverly!" He called out but she passed by him without a word. "Lily? What happened? Why are you two in a rush?" He asked the little kid who was having a hard time keeping up with the woman.
"M-mister…" She mumbled, tears were about to fall from her eyes. "Her brothers were in trouble." She tried to tell the man what she saw but Leo didn't get the whole story since she was breaking as she speaks. Guess she was afraid about some rebels attacking Beverly's residence.
"Calm down. Everything will be okay soon." He smiled and took the child's hand and followed the woman to the infirmary.
He saw Diana standing at the doorway listening to Beverly talking to Liam… Pleading, to be exact.
"Please, help my brothers! Some men came and dragged them out of the house and threatened to kill them." She was crying begging for the man's help.
A few minutes later, Cole and the others arrived and was about to greet Diana who was standing at the room's doorway but they halted when they heard a woman sobbing from the inside. They got curious and went to stand behind her.
The woman was kneeling desperately before him, beseeching with sincerity.
"What's happening?" Asher couldn't help but creased his brow. "Who is that woman?"
"Asher!" Diana jerked in surprise when she turned around and saw the team standing behind her. Leo glanced behind him too and saw a group of young people. "What are you guys doing here?"
"Visiting?" Asher smirked while Cole's eyes landed at the man beside her. He was eyeing the man who was holding a little kid. Diana saw his intense gaze therefore she introduced Leo to them.
"Ah, by the way, this is my friend, Leo. Leo, meet the team, Cole, Asher, Leon and Gideon."
"I heard a lot of good things about you guys and I'm pleased to meet you all." Leo smiled and extended his hand.
They hesitantly shook his hand but Cole isn't done inspecting him yet. He has gray eyes like that of Liam. If Liam have brothers, then he might have assumed him as his biological brother since gray eyes are very rare in the kingdom.
"Nice to meet you, Leo. We really don't know what she said about us but we are good people." Asher hissed as soon as he was done talking since Diana punched him on his stomach.
"I could bad-mouth you if I want to but I am not as bad as you!" She made a face.
As for Leo, he knew that he was being watched by Cole so he tried to act like an average man. Though he can't help but be anxious since the man was seemingly smart and more matured than the rest.
"I'm begging you!" Everyone halted and stared back inside. "I know they greatly sinned against you before, but please, have mercy upon them. As much as I want to hide you from them but you are our only hope."
Cole clenched his hand and was about to interrupt the scene but Diana blocked him from entering. She looked intently at him and shook her head. Liam needed to sort out his own emotion. To help Beverly's brothers or not depends on him.
Liam couldn't say a word. He doesn't know what to do. His grudge against the Sven family was rooted deep within his heart. Their wickedness was carved in his memories for over the years and he must admit that he can never forgive them.
When he first saw them at the marketplace, his blood was boiling and he was fuming in anger seeking for revenge. And when they attacked him, he made his resolved to kill them all. However, Diana's words kept ringing in his ears.
He couldn't even bear to hear their voices let alone giving them mercy!
But his heart couldn't stand the pathetic sight of the woman begging on her knees. If only her brothers begged for their own lives, then he might consider helping them.
He turned his attention to the unconscious Simon. The old man will surely beg him to help his young masters' despites their cruelty.
'No, father. I can't help them. Maybe it's time for them to face the consequences of their actions. The heavens are punishing them right now and I don't want to meddle.' He whispered within.
"Beverly, I'm sorry but I cannot help you. Why don't you report the incidence to the authorities? I'm sure they will help your family." Liam finally responded. Her family was considered one of the nobles anyway.
"Liam… The thing is…" She hesitated. "Y-your right. I should report it to the authorities." She finally stood up and wiped her wet cheeks. "But I'm sure they won't help us." She softly mumbled therefore Liam didn't hear her. "I'm sorry for troubling you. We'll be busy for the next few days so please take Lily with you for the time being."
With a defeated glow, Beverly left the room.
"Beverly!" Diana chased the woman who just exited the infirmary. "I'm sorry to hear about your brothers. But don't worry, I'll try to convince Liam to help you out."
Beverly shook her head. "No. It won't help. He hated them so much and I am a fool to ask for his help. I should have considered his feelings before coming to him." She teared up once again. "I won't be able to come here any longer, please watch over Lily." She smiled and left.
"Beverly…" She muttered sadly and heaved a heavy sigh.
Diana went back to Simon's room and found the boys playing with little Lily while sitting beside Simon's bedside. As for Liam, he was standing near the window, his gaze was from a far as well as his thoughts.
Her eyes were looking at him but one can determine that her thoughts were from afar as well.
Liam was definitely a strong guy who was holding tons of scars in the inside. He can save other people from any danger and he can be someone's strength and security. He can calm someone's storms and he is able to destroy someone's chains. However, he can't remove his own shackles.
The hatred and bitterness that chained him for a long time became a part of him and had veiled his eyes to see his own yoke.
He needs salvation. He needs to be free from his past nightmares.
"Liam…" Diana lowered her head. Sadness filled her eyes. Can she possibly save him?
Liam were gazing at the bright blue sky but he was going through a fierce battle within him. His mind was in a muddle and his heart was torn between two decisions.
"Your wounds are probably not your fault…" He suddenly heard someone who came and stood beside him. He glanced at his side and saw Diana with her eyes gawking at the sky as well. "But your healing is your responsibility." She looked at the seemingly confused man.
"Don't you think it's time to let go of the past and write a new story?" She smiled meaningfully.
Let go of the past?