Alexis clenched his fists, trying to be patient. He took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly. It seemed that his father was in a bad mood.
Alexis wouldn't bother his father anymore. However, of course, he would bring this topic back as soon as possible. He could not let Arielle linger in the North any longer.
After the door closed. King Hugo rubbed his face tiredly. He rested his head on his hands. He didn't like the news Alexis brought. Arielle would be in the North even longer? The man shook his head roughly.
All this time, he had been indifferent to the child. He even agreed to the proposal of Duke Pellington, an old man who already had two wives, when he said he wanted to marry Arielle. But why was it that the thought about Arielle would be in the North even longer upset him?
