Chapter 965:
This time, Edward spoke with authority. “Why are you running away? As someone involved, you should stay and resolve this, not throw a fit in front of me.” Louise, her teeth still clenched, shot an angry look at Edward but reluctantly allowed him to lead her back inside. Elyse followed them, carrying her violin case in one hand and smoothing her hair with the other.
The butler, witnessing the scene, tried to reassure Elyse. “Don’t be upset, Elyse. Louise may be difficult, but she’s not malicious. There must be a reason for her behavior towards you.”
Elyse adjusted her bangs and replied, echoing the butler, “I understand. She believes Edward has changed his feelings. But she shouldn’t worry about me. I won’t interfere in their marriage.”
“Marriage? Whose marriage?” The butler looked puzzled.
Elyse responded, “Between Louise and Edward. Aren’t they engaged? Edward is her fiancé, after all.”
The butler corrected her, saying, “No, they aren’t engaged. They grew up together, and he views her more like a sister.” He continued, “Please don’t misunderstand.”
Elyse fell silent, sensing that perhaps the butler also misunderstood something, but she chose not to elaborate.
Once inside, Louise crossed her arms and stood defiantly, her posture oozing hostility. She looked at Edward with disdain and said, “I won’t apologize. She should leave. I don’t want her here.”
Edward, frustrated, responded, “Can you stop acting like a child? Elyse is my friend. She’s in a difficult situation and needs to stay.”
Louise, seemingly hurt, called Edward “a complete fool” and stormed off.
Elyse watched Louise depart and expressed her concerns. “She just left like that. Shouldn’t you go after her?”
Edward sighed and replied, “Don’t worry. Even if she leaves, she can’t really go far. This is Moon Palace, after all. It’s not easy for anyone to leave or enter.” He added after a moment, “Besides, she lives here too.”
Elyse nodded, no longer interested in discussing further. “I’m going to change. My sweater is wet from being under my coat.”
Upon hearing this, Edward quickly instructed the butler, “Please prepare some cold medicine for Elyse. We can’t afford for her to get sick.” With that, he rushed out the door.
Though expansive, Moon Palace had many restricted areas where one couldn’t roam freely without proper authorization. The spaces open to visitors were quite limited.
It didn’t take long for Edward to locate Louise in a secluded part of the garden. Louise was weeping, her face buried in her hands as she crouched on the ground, her shoulders heaving with each sob, appearing utterly distraught.