The silence in the dining hall was the loudest silence she had ever come across. Lucien could feel herself getting paranoid, as though this was the worst secret she had ever known. She opens her lip, wanting to speak. However, Claudius is the first to break the silence.
"He dares...." His gaze was dark. Lucien could feel it drilling into her soul. Claudius balls his fist tight making his knuckles turn pale. Even his tone was harsh though it was low and soft. "How dare he lay his hand on ou–"
*SMACK*
Even before Claudius could finish his sentence, he received a hard slap on the back of his head. "Behave..." It was their father. "Your sister is already married now."
Claudius wanted to roll his eyes at his response but remained silent and gently rubbed the back of his head. It wasn't only Claudius but even Gladys and Evelyn who wanted to argue. Their expression gave it all. Lucien was confused and simply watched them.
'What? What? What?'
