When Aries walked back inside her chamber, she looked back and stared at the door. She was about to close it but hesitated.
"Knowing him... he probably met with my brother," she murmured, leaving the door slightly ajar. "He's not the type to prolong his own issues... or rather, he had delayed it for a long time."
Aries pursed her lips and let out a deep exhale, marching towards the settee inside, instead of going to bed. As soon as she plopped her butt down, she raised her gaze towards the bed where the light from the balcony couldn't reach. She sat there in silence, becoming one with the darkness and finding comfort in it.
Deep in her heart, she wished to not address this matter — at least, not now. However, Abel wasn't the type to put things on a pause just because she wasn't ready. She needed to be prepared at all times and use her head and decide at the most crucial time.
Therefore, despite her reluctance, she knew she didn't have that much time.
