Replace The Villain's Wife

65 : Lost A Friend

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"Wife, you look cute when you're upset and frustrated."

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We are back at the Ezule Kingdom. I close my  eyes as I take a deep breath of the Ezule air. It's been a while. The big gate of the castle slowly opens as I see Kenn standing with his sparkling smiling eyes, waiting for us.

"Welcome home." Kenn holds my hand dearly as I smile at him. He then turns to Karl and hugs him. Raja and Lydia both go in ahead of us. 

"Lead them to the guest room." Kenn says to one of the guards. Kairos, Merlin, Eliot and Vincent all followed us all the way here.

"You don't have to come. It's getting out of your hand." I say to Eliot who keeps on insisted to join.

"Of course it is still my business. Besides, father asked me to help you since Barbaron is our ex-wizard." Eliot says as he holds my hand.

"Ehem! Hands off." Kairos cuts off Eliot's grip. 

"Her husband doesn't even bother as much as you do." Eliot faintly smiles as he lets go of his hand. 

I chuckle as I remember our short conversation. Karl frowns at me, making me stop and look at him.

"What?"

"Nothing." he says as he walks further.

"How is the empress mother?"

"It's getting quiet worse."

I sigh in frustration. We both walk inside to see the empress while Kairos, Eliot, Merlin and Vincent are being escorted to the guest room. I look at Vincent's back as they go further and further. Vincent decided to change his form and turns into a human. He said it will make it easier for him to blend in. 

I walk in and as usual, the maids and butlers are bowing to us. The sun shining through the big glass window makes me realize I am indeed home. Kenn opens the empress's room door. There are Duchess Vasulla and Karl inside already. Merlin is also there too, casting his magic to the empress.

"She will wake up soon." Merlin says. The duchess places her hand on the empress's forehead. A smile appears on her face.

"It isn't as hot as it was. Thank you!"

Merlin nods as he smiles. I flick my head, almost forgot about Alberth.

"I want to see Alberth." I excitedly say. I miss that kid so much, how has he been doing?

"No, wait sis!" Kenn suddenly grabs my hand from the back. I frown, he looks shocked.

"He's not here?"

I slowly shake my head. "No, don't say that. Something didn't happen, did it?"

Kenn slowly bow his head. 

"What happened?"

"Yesterday, Barb took Alberth away."

I sigh. I knew it the second Kenn said Alberth's not here. 

"How about the other kids? Gerry and Tiana?"

Kenn nods. "They're safe. They helped us recue children Barb has kidnapped."